Parenteral Medications Used in the Treatment of Hypertensive Emergencies

Parenteral Medications Used in the Treatment of Hypertensive Emergencies 

Nitroprusside initial dose 0.25 mcg/kg/min for eclampsia and renal insufficiency 

Hypotension, nausea, vomiting apprehension risk of thiocyanate and cyanide toxicity is increased in renal and hepatic insufficiency, respectively levels should be monitored must shield from 

Hypotension, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, fluid retention, hyperglycemia may exacerbate myocardial ischemia, heart failure, or aortic 

Hypotension, heart block, heart failure, bronchospasm, nausea, scalp tingling, paradoxical pressor response may not be effective in patients receiving alpha- or beta-antagonists 

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