Labetalol Monohydrochloride

Product Description

 Chemical Clarification

Name Labetalol Monohydrochloride

Chemical Formula CHNOHCl

Molecular Weight 36486 gmol

Monohydrochloride  One molecule of HCl added to the base compound labetalol to form a stable salt

 Why Make a Salt Form

Solubility The HCl salt form increases water solubility for better absorption

Stability Salt forms are often more stable and easier to manufacturestore

Bioavailability Improves how the drug behaves in the body pharmacokinetics

 Key Takeaways

TermMeaning

Labetalol baseThe active molecule without any salt added

Labetalol Hydrochloride or MonohydrochlorideThe standard medicinal form with one HCl molecule for stability and solubility

So in most pharmaceutical contexts Labetalol Hydrochloride and Labetalol Monohydrochloride refer to the same substance with the latter being a more chemically precise name