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
