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Review
. 1977 Feb;34(2):185-93.

Pharmacology and clinical use of drugs in hypertensive emergencies

J A Romankiewicz
  • PMID: 320867
Review

Pharmacology and clinical use of drugs in hypertensive emergencies

J A Romankiewicz. Am J Hosp Pharm. 1977 Feb.

Abstract

The clinical pharmacology and appropriate choice of antihypertensive agents useful in the treatment of hypertensive emergencies are reviewed. The antihypertensive agents discussed are diazoxide, sodium nitroprusside, hydralazine hydrochloride, trimethaphan camsylate, methyldopa, reserpine and phentolamine mesylate.

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