What are the long-term implications of labetalol use in managing resistant hypertension and how does it compare to alternative therapies?
Lakshya KumarExplorer
What are the long-term implications of Labetalol use in managing resistant hypertension?
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Labetalol, effective in resistant hypertension, may cause orthostatic hypotension. Comparatively, ACE inhibitors offer renal protection without this side effect.
Long-term labetalol for resistant hypertension risks liver function, unlike calcium channel blockers which are safer for hepatic profiles but may cause pedal edema.