PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION

MEDICATIONS
Treatment of PIH depends on blood pressure levels, gestational age, presence of symptoms and associated
risk factors. (Kintiraki et al., 2015)

Table 1. Antihypertensive drugs

Drug Treatment Dose Side Effects

Methyldopa 0.5-3mg/day in 2 divided fatigue, depression, poor

doses sleep and decreased
salivation.
Labetalol 200-1200mg/day p.o fatigue, lethargy, exercise
In 2-3 divided doses intolerance, sleep disturbance
and bronchoconstriction.
Nifedipine 10-30 mg p.o tachycardia, palpitations,
peripheral edema, headaches
and facial flushing.
Hydralazine 50–300 mg/d in 2–4 divided headache, nausea, flushing,
doses and palpitations.
Verapamil 800 mg tds p.o tachycardia, palpitations,
peripheral edema, headaches
and facial flushing.
(Brown & Garovic, 2014)

(CH Satish Kumar et al., 2023)

(“Report of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program Working Group on High Blood
Pressure in Pregnancy,” 2000)