Drugs for Hypertensive Urgencies in Children
Type | Drug* | Some Side Effects |
|---|---|---|
Significant drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, dry mouth | ||
Headache, fast heart rate | ||
Common side effects: Flushing, swelling of the lower legs or hands Severe side effects: Angioedema (allergic swelling that affects the face, lips, and windpipe and may interfere with breathing) | ||
Common side effects: Dizziness, too low blood pressure, fluid retention Severe side effects: Heart failure, fluid retention in the lungs, Stevens-Johnson syndrome | ||
* These drugs are given by mouth (orally). | ||