Hemodynamic collapse following labetalol administration in preeclampsia.
On the 3rd day after a cesarean section, because of pre-eclampsia, blood pressure was still high, oral labetalol 100 mg with an 8-hour interval was given, followed by 50 mg i.v. administered over 10 min, twice with a 5-hour interval. The last injection was immediately followed by an atrio-ventricular tachycardia with massive decrease in blood pressure. The reason for this is discussed.
Olsen
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Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Glostrup Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Beier-Holgersen
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D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007741:Labetalol / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011292:Premedication; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000139:chemically induced*
D007741:Labetalol