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1
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Nifedipine

Side effects

A

Headache
Dizziness
May inhibit labour
Extreme caution when using Magnesium

2
Q

Methyldopa

Indication

A

Hypertension in pregnancy

Can be used by asthmatics

3
Q

Labetalol

Indication

A

Hypertension in pregnancy

4
Q

Labetalol

Starting oral dose

A

100 mg b.d

Increased at weekly intervals by 100-200 mg

5
Q

Hydrallizine

Indication

A

Vasodilator

6
Q

Methyldopa

Side effects

A

Postural hypotension
Confusion
Sedation
Fluid retention

7
Q

Methyldopa dosage

A

250 mg b.d (t.d.s) max 3 g/day

8
Q

Nifedipine

Indication and dosage

A

Hypertensive crisis
Myometrial relaxant
10 md stat
10 mg b.d

9
Q

Labetalol

Side effects

A

Postural hypotension
Tiredness
Weakness

10
Q

Hydrallizine
Dosage
Oral and Iv

A

25-50 mg b.d

Iv: 200-300 mcg/min

11
Q

Labetalol IV infusion dose

A

20 mg/hour

12
Q

Hydrallizine

Side effects

A

Postural hypotension
Nausea
Dizziness
Fluid retention