Direct-Acting Vasodilators

    July 2011 in “ ˜The œjournal of clinical hypertension ”
    Jay N. Cohn, Gordon T. McInnes, Alexander M Shepherd
    Studysummary This article reviews the use of hydralazine, minoxidil, and sodium nitroprusside in managing hypertension and hypertensive crises, noting specific indications, adverse effects, and the adjunctive therapies needed to mitigate side effects.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on onlinelibrary.wiley.com →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 4

    1. Treatment of Refractory Hypertension Lancet · 1982
    2. Minoxidil and Pericardial Effusion: An Idiosyncratic Reaction Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 1981
    3. Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics of Minoxidil Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology · 1980
    4. Effect of Minoxidil on Blood Pressure and Hemodynamics in Severe Hypertension American Journal of Cardiology · 1977

    Related research 2

    1. A Comparison of Minoxidil and Hydralazine in Non-Azotemic Hypertensives Journal of Hypertension · 1983
    2. Pulmonary Hemodynamics in Systemic Hypertension Chest · 1979