- Labetalol, IV infusion, 2 mg/minute to a total of 1–2 mg/kg.
- Initial dose: 2 mg/minute
- Titrate to response up to 300 mg total cumulative dose (e.g. discontinue after 2.5 hours of 2 mg/minute).
- Usual total dose required is 50–200 mg (1–2 mg/kg).
- Commence an oral antihypertensive regimen as soon as the infusion is discontinue