Agents for hypertensive emergencies
What are Agents for hypertensive emergencies?
Agents for hypertensive emergencies are given parenterally as it is critical to reduce the blood pressure immediately because at that stage it could be life threatening. Hypertensive emergencies are hypertensive encephalopathy, eclampsia, acute left ventricular failure and acute heart failure.
Generally, agents used in hypertensive emergencies are vasodilators, which widen blood vessels and reduce blood pressure.
List of Agents for hypertensive emergencies
View by Generic | Brand
| Drug Name | Avg. Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| diazoxide systemic (Pro) Brand name: Proglycem |
1 review | |
| nitroprusside systemic (Pro) Brand names: Nitropress, Nipride RTU | No reviews | |
| fenoldopam systemic (Pro) Brand name: Corlopam | No reviews | |
| For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). | ||
See also
Medical conditions treated or associated with agents for hypertensive emergencies:
Further information
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