A Clinical Observation on the Antihypertensive Effects of labetalol(Trandate(R)).
10.4070/kcj.1981.11.2.109
- Author:
Myoung Mook LEE
;
Yun Shik CHOI
;
Jungdon SEO
;
Young Woo LEE
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Age Distribution;
Dizziness;
Female;
Humans;
Hypertension;
Hypotension, Orthostatic;
Labetalol;
Male
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
1981;11(2):109-113
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The antihypertensive effect of labetalol was evaluated in 25 cases of essential hypertension. 1. Age distribution was from 38 to 71 years. Thirteen cases were female and 12 cases were male. 2. The daily effective doses were ranged from 300 to 600mg. Total duration of medication were from 1 week to 12 weeks(mean 5 wks). 3. The 10 cases of 25 showed good antihypertensive effect, and 9(36%) showed fair. In 76% of the cases showed effective antihypertensive effect. 4. Two cases were suffered from side effects, such as mild orthostatic hypotension and dizziness.
