Iv antihypertensive drugs

trained postpartum RNs to administer IV antihypertensives □Antihypertensive medications temporarily held or delayed during

Treatment with IV antihypertensive agents (TABLE 2) is warranted in this setting. Drug selection should be based on specific characteristics

Transition to oral antihypertensive medication Start oral antihypertensives after the patient has stabilized and improved on IV

Oral antihypertensives may be gradually up-titrated, with simultaneous weaning off IV antihypertensives. factors to consider when selecting

Initial therapy should include a combination of other antihypertensive drugs and spironolactone. Association [NYHA] class III-IV). Potassium and

Transition to oral antihypertensive medication Start oral antihypertensives after the patient has stabilized and improved on IV

Oral antihypertensives may be gradually up-titrated, with simultaneous weaning off IV antihypertensives. lisinopril (equal to the total daily

Transition from IV Nicardipine to an Oral Antihypertensive Agent: If oral nicardipine is to be used after IV nicardipine, administer the first dose 1 hour prior to discontinuation of the IV infusion. If an oral antihypertensive agent other than nicardipine is to be used after IV nicardipine, initiate therapy upon discontinuation of IV nicardipine.

The ideal IV antihypertensive agent is determined by the underlying Drugs that may exacerbate hypertension (e.g, MAO inhibitors