Medications for Hypertensive Emergencies in Children
Type | Medication* | Some Side Effects |
|---|---|---|
LabetalolLabetalol | May cause an abnormally slow heart rate or wheezing | |
NicardipineNicardipine | May cause a fast heart rate May raise cyclosporine or tacrolimus levels in the blood of children who take these medicationsMay raise cyclosporine or tacrolimus levels in the blood of children who take these medications | |
Hydralazine†Hydralazine† | Headache, fast heart rate | |
Sodium nitroprusside† | May cause cyanide toxicity when used for more than 72 hours, or when used in children with kidney failure May increase pressure in the skull | |
Esmolol†Esmolol† | May cause a severely abnormally slow heart rate | |
Enalaprilat† | May cause dizziness and low blood pressure. | |
* These medications are given by vein (intravenously). | ||
† This medication is used if labetalol or nicardipine cannot be used or does not work.† This medication is used if labetalol or nicardipine cannot be used or does not work. | ||