Nifedipine
Side effects
Headache
Dizziness
May inhibit labour
Extreme caution when using Magnesium
Methyldopa
Indication
Hypertension in pregnancy
Can be used by asthmatics
Labetalol
Indication
Hypertension in pregnancy
Labetalol
Starting oral dose
100 mg b.d
Increased at weekly intervals by 100-200 mg
Hydrallizine
Indication
Vasodilator
Methyldopa
Side effects
Postural hypotension
Confusion
Sedation
Fluid retention
Methyldopa dosage
250 mg b.d (t.d.s) max 3 g/day
Nifedipine
Indication and dosage
Hypertensive crisis
Myometrial relaxant
10 md stat
10 mg b.d
Labetalol
Side effects
Postural hypotension
Tiredness
Weakness
Hydrallizine
Dosage
Oral and Iv
25-50 mg b.d
Iv: 200-300 mcg/min
Labetalol IV infusion dose
20 mg/hour
Hydrallizine
Side effects
Postural hypotension
Nausea
Dizziness
Fluid retention