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Labetalol vs Propranolol

Compare Labetalol and Propranolol side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

LabetalolPropranolol
Drug classbeta-Adrenergic Blockerbeta-Adrenergic Blocker
Used to treatAngina pectoris, Heart attack, Heart failure, Malignant hypertensionAngina pectoris, Esophageal and gastric varices, Essential tremor, Heart attack, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Panic disorder, Pheochromocytoma, Supraventricular tachycardia, Ventricular fibrillation, Ventricular tachycardia
Generic priceFrom $0.084 each, about $2.52 for 30 (100 mg tablet); other forms from $0.19 per mL (100 mg/20 mL vial)From $0.047 each, about $1.40 for 30 (10 mg tablet); other forms from $0.092 per mL (20 mg/5 mL solution)
Brand priceNo brand price listedInderal: from $68.70 each, about $2,061 for 30 (80 mg capsule (XL))
Generic savingsNot listedGeneric costs over 99% less than the brand