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Telmisartan 40mgPOdaily 20–80
Valsartan 80mgPOdaily 80–320
DirectReninInhibitor
c
Aliskiren 150mgPOdaily 150–300
AngiotensinReceptor–NeprilysinInhibitor
c
Sacubitril/valsartan
b
24/26mgPOBID 24/26–97/103
Diuretics
c
Chlorthalidone Thiazidediuretic 25mgPOdaily 12.5–50
Hydrochlorothiazide Thiazidediuretic 12.5mgPOdaily 12.5–50
HydroflumethiazidebThiazidediuretic 50mgPOdaily 50–100
Indapamide Thiazidediuretic 1.25mgPOdaily 2.5–5
Methyclothiazide Thiazidediuretic 2.5mgPOdaily 2.5–5
Metolazone Thiazidediuretic 2.5mgPOdaily 1.25–5
Bumetanide Loopdiuretic 0.5mgPOdaily(orIV) 0.5–5
Ethacrynicacid Loopdiuretic 50mgPOdaily(orIV) 25–100
Furosemide Loopdiuretic 20mgPOdaily(orIV) 20–320
Torsemide Loopdiuretic 5mgPOdaily(orIV) 5–10
Amiloride Potassium-sparing
diuretic
5mgPOdaily 5–10
Triamterene Potassium-sparing
diuretic
50mgPObid 50–200
Eplerenone Aldosteroneantagonist 25mgPOdaily 25–100
Spironolactone Aldosteroneantagonist 25mgPOdaily 25–100
α-AdrenergicAntagonists
Doxazosin 1mgPOdaily 1–16
Prazosin 1mgPObid–tid 1–20
Terazosin 1mgPOatbedtime 1–20
CentrallyActingAdrenergicAgents
Clonidine 0.1mgPObid 0.1–1.2
Clonidinepatch TTS1/wk(equivalentto
0.1mg/drelease)
0.1–0.3
Guanfacine 1mgPOdaily 1–3
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Guanabenz 4mgPObid 4–64
Methyldopa
a
250mgPObid–tid 250–2000
Direct-ActingVasodilators
Hydralazine
a
10mgPOqid 50–300
Minoxidil 5mgPOdaily 2.5–100
Miscellaneous
Reserpine 0.5mgPOdaily 0.1–0.25
DHP,dihydropyridine;ISA,intrinsicsympathomimeticactivity;TTS,transdermaltherapeuticsystem.
a
Adjustedinrenalfailure.
b
Availableonlyinbrandname.Assumealldrugsareavailableingenericformunlessotherwisedenotedbysuperscript“b.”
c
Renalfunctionshouldbeconsideredbeforeinitiation.
Thiazideor thiazide-likediuretics,calciumchannelblockers (CCBs), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)inhibitors,andangiotensinreceptorblockers(ARBs)shouldbeconsideredasfirst-linetherapy for the general population (except for those from African descent), including those with diabetes. Multiple large randomized controlled trials have shown comparable effects on decreasing overall cardiovascularandcerebrovascularmortalityforallfourdrugclasses.
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InpatientsfromAfricandescent, includingthosewithdiabetes,athiazideorthiazide-likediureticor CCB can be considered for first-line therapy. Data from the ALLHAT trial have shown decreased cardiovascularandcerebrovascularmorbidityandmortalitywiththeuseofthiazidediureticsorCCB overanACEinhibitor.
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In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 or higher, or CKD with albuminuria (>300 mg/d),initialorcombinationtherapywithanACEinhibitororARBisrecommended.
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Additionaltherapy: When a seconddrug is needed, it should generally be chosen from among the otherfirst-lineagents. Adjustments of a therapeutic regimen: Before considering a modification of therapy because of inadequateresponsetothecurrentregimen,otherpossiblecontributingfactorsshouldbeinvestigated. Poor patientcompliance,use ofantagonistic drugs(examples provided above), inappropriatelyhigh sodium intake, or increased alcohol consumption may be the cause of inadequate BP response. Secondarycausesofhypertensionshouldbeconsideredwhenapreviouslyeffectiveregimenbecomes inadequateandotherconfoundingfactorsareabsent. Diuretics(see Table3-4)are effectiveagentsinthe therapyofhypertensionandhavebeenshownto reducetheincidenceofstrokeandcardiovascularevents.Several classes ofdiuretics areavailable, generallycategorizedbytheirsiteofactioninthekidney.
Thiazides and thiazide-like diuretics (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone) block sodium
reabsorption predominantly in the distal convoluted tubule by inhibition of the thiazide-sensitive
sodium/chloride(Na/Cl)cotransporter.Thiazidediureticscancauseweakness,musclecramps,and
impotence. Metabolic side effects include hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyperlipidemia
(increased in low-density lipoproteins [LDLs] and triglyceride levels), hypercalcemia,
hyperglycemia,hyperuricemia,hyponatremia,andrarelyazotemia.Thiazide-inducedpancreatitishas
also been reported. Metabolic side effects may be limitedwhen thiazides are used inlow doses
(e.g.,hydrochlorothiazide, 12.5–25 mg/d). Chlorthalidone andindapamide, thiazide-like diuretics,
are often the preferred diuretics for management of hypertension due to their longer duration of
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action. Thiazide-like diuretics are particularly useful in patients with osteoporosis, edema, and
calciumnephrolithiasiswithhypercalcemia.Itshouldbenotedthatchlorthalidoneisassociatedwith
greater risks of hypokalemia, glucose intolerance, and new-onset diabetes than
hydrochlorothiazide.
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Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, torsemide) block sodium
reabsorption inthe thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle through inhibitionofthe Na/K/2Cl
cotransporter and are the most effective agents in patients with renal insufficiency (estimated
glomerular filtration rate [GFR] <35 mL/min/1.73 m2). Loop diuretics can cause electrolyte
abnormalities such as hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, and hypokalemia and can also produce
irreversibleototoxicity(usuallydoserelatedandmorecommonwithparenteraluse).
Spironolactone and eplerenone, potassium-sparing agents, act by competitively inhibiting the
actionsof aldosteroneon the kidney. Triamterene and amiloride are potassium-sparing drugsthat
inhibittheepithelialNa+channelinthedistalnephrontoinhibitreabsorptionofNa+andsecretionof
potassiumions.Potassium-sparing diuretics areweakagentswhenusedalone;thus, they areoften
combinedwithathiazideforaddedpotency.Aldosteroneantagonistsreducemorbidityandmortality
inHFwith reducedejectionfractionandmay haveanadditional benefitinimproving myocardial
function;thiseffectmaybeindependentofitseffectonrenaltransportmechanisms.Spironolactone
or eplerenone are recommended for BP control in patients with resistant hypertension.
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Spironolactoneandeplerenonecanproducehyperkalemia.Thegynecomastiathatmayoccurinmen
andbreasttendernessinwomenarenot seenwitheplerenone.Triamterene(usuallyincombination
with hydrochlorothiazide) can cause renal tubular damage and renal calculi. Unlike thiazides,
potassium-sparing and loop diuretics do not cause adverse lipid effects. Of note finerenone is a
nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist recently approved for HF management but not
indicatedforhypertension. Calciumchannel antagonists (see Table 3-4) generally have no significantcentral nervous system (CNS)sideeffectsandcanbeusedtotreatcoexistingdiseases,suchasanginapectoris.Short-acting
dihydropyridinecalciumchannelantagonistsmayincreasethenumberofischemiccardiacevents, andthereforearenotindicatedforhypertensionmanagement28;long-actingagentsareconsidered
safeinthemanagementofhypertension.
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Classes of calcium channel antagonists include diphenylalkylamines (e.g., verapamil),
benzothiazepines (e.g., diltiazem), and dihydropyridines (e.g., nifedipine). The dihydropyridines
include many newer second-generation drugs (e.g., amlodipine, felodipine, isradipine, and
nicardipine), which are more vasoselective and have longer plasma half-lives than nifedipine.
Verapamilanddiltiazemhavenegativecardiac inotropicandchronotropiceffects.Nifedipinealso
has a negativeinotropic effect,but inclinicaluse,this effectis muchless pronounced thanthatof
verapamil or diltiazem because of peripheral vasodilation and reflex tachycardia. The second-
generation dihydropyridines have observed less negative inotropic effects. All calcium channel
antagonistsaremetabolizedintheliver;thus,inpatientswithcirrhosis,thedosingintervalshouldbe
adjustedaccordingly.Some ofthesedrugsalso inhibitthemetabolismofotherhepaticallycleared
medications(e.g.,cyclosporine). Verapamil anddiltiazem should be used with cautioninpatients
with cardiac conduction abnormalities, and they can worsen HF in patients with decreased left
ventricularfunction.
Side effects of verapamil include constipation, nausea, headache, and orthostatic hypotension.
Diltiazemcancausenausea,headache,andrash.Dihydropyridinescancauselowerextremityedema,
flushing,headache,andrash.Calciumchannelantagonistscanalsocausegingivalhyperplasia.They
havenosignificanteffectsonglucosetolerance,electrolytes,orlipidprofiles. Inhibitorsoftherenin–angiotensinsystem(see Table3-4) includeACEinhibitors, ARBs,a direct
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renininhibitor,andanangiotensinreceptor-neprilysininhibitor(ARNI).
ACEinhibitorshavebeneficialeffectsinpatientswithconcomitantHForkidneydisease.Onestudy
hasalsosuggestedthatACEinhibitors(ramipril)maysignificantlyreducetherateofdeath,MI,and
strokeinpatientswithoutHForlowejectionfraction.31Additionally,theycanreducehypokalemia,
hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, and hyperuricemia caused by diuretic therapy and are
particularlyeffectiveinstatesofhypertensionassociatedwitha highrenin state(e.g.,scleroderma
renalcrisis).SideeffectsassociatedwiththeuseofACEinhibitorsareinfrequent.Theycancausea
dry cough (up to 20% of patients), angioneurotic edema, and hypotension, but they do not affect
levelsoflipids,glucose,oruricacid.ACEinhibitorsthatcontainasulfhydrylgroup(e.g.,captopril)
maycausetastedisturbance,leukopenia,andaglomerulopathywithproteinuria.Patientswhohave
decreasedrenalperfusionorpreexistingsevererenalinsufficiencymayendupwithworseningrenal
function because ACE inhibitors cause preferential vasodilation of the efferent arteriole in the
kidney.ACEinhibitors cancausehyperkalemiaandshould be usedwithcautioninpatientswitha
decreased GFR who are taking potassium supplements or who are receiving potassium-sparing
diuretics.
ARBsareaclassofantihypertensivedrugsthatareeffectiveindiversepatientpopulations.32ARBs
areusefulalternativesinpatientswithHFwhoareunabletotolerateACEinhibitors.33Sideeffects
ofARBs occurrarelybut includeangioedema, allergic reaction, and rash.Patientsshould notbe
prescribedbothanACEinhibitorandanARBasthisputspatientsathighriskofvasculareventsor
renaldysfunction.
Thedirectrenininhibitorclassconsistsofasingleagent,aliskiren,whichisindicatedsolelyforthe
treatmentofhypertension(seeTable3-4).Itmaybeusedincombinationwithotherantihypertensive
agents; however, combined use with ACE inhibitors or ARBs is contraindicated in patientswith
diabetes and increases the risk of hyperkalemia
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 (Food and Drug Administration [FDA] Drug SafetyCommunication,April2012). ARNI(sacubitril–valsartan)isadrugcombinationofaneprilysininhibitorplusanARB.ARNIact bybothblockingeffectsoftherenin–angiotensin–aldosteronesystemandraisinglevelsofpotentially beneficial endogenous vasoactive peptides. ARNI is particularly useful in patients with HF, as sacubitril–valsartan reduces all-cause mortality as well as cardiovascular mortality and hospitalizationrateforHFcomparedwithenalapril(ACEinhibitor).36ARNItherapyalsolikelyhas beneficialeffectsonrenalfunctionandglucosecontrol,basedonrecentemergingdata.
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Patients areoftentransitionedfromanACEinhibitororARBtoanARNI.ARNIsshouldnotbeadministered within36 hours of switching to or from an ACE inhibitor. ARNIs also should not be used with aliskireninpatientswithdiabetesorreducedrenalfunction(eGFR<60mL/min/1.73m2).
β-Adrenergic antagonists (see Table 3-4) are part of medical regimens that have been proven to decreasetheincidenceofstroke,MI,andHF.β-Adrenergicantagonistsworkviacompetitiveinhibition of the effects of catecholamines at β-adrenergic receptors, which decreases heart rate and cardiac output. These agents also decrease plasmareninandcause a resetting ofbaroreceptors to accept a lower level of BP. β-Adrenergic antagonists cause release of vasodilatory prostaglandins, decrease plasmavolume,andmayalsohaveaCNS-mediatedantihypertensiveeffect.
Classes of β-adrenergicantagonists canbe subdivided intothose that are cardioselective, with primarilyβ1-blocking effects,andthose thatare nonselective,withβ1- and β2-blocking effects. At
low doses, the cardioselective agents can be given with caution to patients with mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, or peripheral vascular disease. At higher doses, these agents lose their β1 selectivity and may cause unwanted effects in these patients. β-Adrenergic
antagonists can also be categorized according to the presence or absence of partial agonist or intrinsicsympathomimeticactivity(ISA).β-AdrenergicantagonistswithISAcauselessbradycardia
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thando thosewithoutit. In addition,there areagentswith mixed properties having bothα-andβ­adrenergic antagonist actions (labetalol and carvedilol). Nebivolol is a highly selective β­adrenergicantagonistthathasvasodilatorypropertiesthroughanunclearmechanism. Sideeffectsincludehigh-degreeatrioventricularblock,HF, Raynaudphenomenon,andimpotence. Lipophilic β-adrenergic antagonists, such as propranolol, have a higher incidence of CNS side effects including insomnia and depression. Propranolol can also cause nasal congestion. β­Adrenergic antagonists can cause adverse effects on the lipid profile; increased triglyceride and decreased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels occur mainly with nonselective β-adrenergic antagonistsbutgenerallydonotoccurwhenβ-adrenergicantagonistswithISAareused.Pindolol,a selectiveβ-adrenergicantagonistwithISA,mayincreaseHDLandnominallyincreasetriglycerides. Sideeffectsoflabetalolincludehepatocellulardamage,posturalhypotension,apositiveantinuclear antibody (ANA) test, a lupus-like syndrome, tremors, and potential hypotension in the setting of halothaneanesthesia.Carvedilolappearstohaveasimilarsideeffectprofiletootherβ-adrenergic antagonists. Both labetalol and carvedilol have negligible effects on lipids. Rarely, reflex tachycardia may occur due to the initial vasodilatory effect of labetalol andcarvedilol. Since β­receptor density is increased with chronic antagonism, abrupt withdrawal of these agents can precipitate angina pectoris, increases in BP, and other effects attributable to an increase in adrenergictone.
Selective α-adrenergic antagonists such as prazosin, terazosin, and doxazosin have replaced nonselective α-adrenergic antagonists such as phenoxybenzamine (see Table 3-4) inthe treatmentof essential hypertension. Based on the ALLHAT trial, these drugs appear to be less efficacious than diuretics, CCBs, and ACE inhibitors in reducing primary end points of CVD when used as monotherapy.26Sideeffectsoftheseagentsincludea“first-doseeffect,”whichresultsfromagreater decreaseinBPwiththefirstdosethanwithsubsequentdoses.Selectiveα1-adrenergicantagonistscan
cause syncope, orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, headache, and drowsiness. In most cases, side effects are self-limited and do not recurwith continued therapy. Selective α1-adrenergic antagonists
mayimprovelipidprofilesbydecreasingtotalcholesterolandtriglyceridelevelsandincreasingHDL levels. Additionally, these agents can improve the negative effects on lipids induced by thiazide diureticsandβ-adrenergicantagonists.Doxazosinspecificallymaybe lesseffectiveatloweringSBP than thiazide diuretics and may be associated with a higher risk of HF and stroke in patients with hypertensionandatleastoneadditionalriskfactorforcoronaryarterydisease(CAD).
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Centrallyactingadrenergicagents(seeTable3-4)arepotentantihypertensiveagents.Inadditionto itsoraldosageforms,clonidineisavailableasatransdermalpatchthatisappliedweekly.Sideeffects may include bradycardia, drowsiness, dry mouth, orthostatic hypotension, galactorrhea, and sexual dysfunction.Transdermalclonidinecausesarashinupto20%ofpatients.Theseagentscanprecipitate HFinpatientswithdecreased leftventricular function,andabruptcessationcanprecipitateanacute withdrawal syndrome (AWS) of elevated BP, tachycardia, and diaphoresis. Methyldopa produces a positive directantibody (Coombs) testin upto25% of patients, butsignificanthemolytic anemia is much less common. If hemolytic anemia develops secondary to methyldopa, the drug should be withdrawn.Severecasesofhemolyticanemiamayrequiretreatmentwithglucocorticoids.Methyldopa alsocausespositiveANAtestresultsinapproximately10%ofpatientsandcancauseaninflammatory reaction in the liver that is indistinguishable from viral hepatitis; fatal hepatitis has been reported. Guanabenz andguanfacinedecreasetotal cholesterol levels,andguanfacinecanalso decrease serum triglyceridelevels. Direct-acting vasodilators are potent antihypertensive agents (see Table 3-4) now reserved for refractoryhypertensionorspecificcircumstancessuchastheuseofhydralazineinpregnancy.
Hydralazineincombinationwithnitratesisusefulintreatingpatientswithhypertensionandspecific
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subsets of patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction (see Chapter 5, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy). Side effects of hydralazine therapy may include headache, nausea, emesis, tachycardia,andposturalhypotension.AsymptomaticpatientsmayhaveapositiveANAtestresult, and a hydralazine-induced systemic lupus-like syndrome may develop in approximately 10% of patients. Patients at greater risk for the latter complication include those treated with excessive doses (e.g., >400 mg/d), those with impaired renal or cardiac function, and those with the slow acetylation phenotype. Hydralazine should be discontinued if clinical evidence of a lupus-like syndromedevelopsanda positiveANAtestresultis present.Thesyndromeusuallyresolveswith discontinuationofthedrug,leavingnoadverselong-termeffects. Side effects of minoxidil include weight gain, hypertrichosis, hirsutism, ECG abnormalities, and pericardialeffusions.
Reserpine, guanethidine, and guanadrel (see Table 3-4) were among the first effective antihypertensive agents available. Currently, these drugs are not regarded as first- or second-line therapybecauseoftheirsignificantsideeffects.Sideeffectsofreserpineincludeseveredepressionin approximately 2% of patients. Sedation and nasal stuffiness also are potential side effects. Guanethidinecancausesevereposturalhypotensionthroughadecreaseincardiacoutput,adecreasein peripheral resistance,andvenous pooling inthe extremities.Patientswhoare receiving guanethidine with orthostatic hypotension should be cautioned to arise slowly and to wear support hose. Guanethidinecanalsocauseejaculatoryfailureanddiarrhea. ParenteralantihypertensiveagentsareindicatedfortheimmediatereductionofBPinpatientswith hypertensive emergencies. Judicious administration of these agents (Table 3-5) may also be appropriateinpatientswithhypertensioncomplicatedbyHForMI.Thesedrugsarealsoindicatedfor individualswhohaveperioperativeseverehypertensionorneedanemergencysurgery.Ifpossible,an accurate baseline BP should be determined before the initiation of therapy. In the setting of hypertensiveemergency,thepatientshould beadmittedtoanintensivecareunitforclosemonitoring, andanintra-arterialmonitorshouldbeusedwhenavailable.Althoughparenteralagentsareindicated asafirst-linetreatmentinhypertensiveemergencies,oralagentsmayalsobeeffectiveinthisgroup;the choice of drug and route of administration must be individualized. If parenteral agents are used initially, oral medicationsshould be administered shortly thereafter tofacilitate rapid weaning from parenteraltherapy.
Sodiumnitroprusside,adirect-actingarterialandvenousvasodilator,isthedrugofchoiceformost hypertensive emergencies (see Table 3-5). It reduces BP rapidly and is easily titratable, and its action is short lived when discontinued. Patients should be monitored very closely to avoid an exaggeratedhypotensiveresponse.Therapyformorethan48–72hourswithahighcumulativedose or renal insufficiency may cause accumulation of thiocyanate, a toxic metabolite. Thiocyanate toxicitymay cause paresthesias, tinnitus, blurred vision, delirium, or seizures. Serum thiocyanate levels shouldbe kept at <10 mg/dL. Patientsonhigh doses (>2–3 µg/kg/min) or those with renal dysfunctionshouldhaveserumlevelsofthiocyanatedrawnafter48–72hoursoftherapy.Inpatients with normal renal function or those receiving lower doses, levels can be drawn after 5–7 days. Hepatic dysfunction may result in accumulation of cyanide, which can cause lactic acidosis, dyspnea, vomiting, dizziness, ataxia, and syncope. Hemodialysis should be considered for thiocyanate poisoning. Nitrites and thiosulfate can be administered intravenously for cyanide poisoning.
TABLE3-5
PARENTERALANTIHYPERTENSIVEDRUGPREPARATIONS
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Drug Administration Onset Duration
of Action
Dosage AdverseEffectsand
Comments
Fenoldopam IVinfusion <5min 30min 0.1–
0.3µg/kg/min
Tachycardia,nausea, vomiting
Sodium nitroprusside
IVinfusion Immediate 2–3min 0.5–
10µg/kg/min (initialdose,
0.25µg/kg/min foreclampsia andrenal insufficiency)
Hypotension,nausea, vomiting, apprehension;riskof thiocyanateand cyanidetoxicityis increasedinrenaland hepaticinsufficiency, respectively;levels shouldbemonitored; mustshieldfromlight
Diazoxide IVbolus 15min 6–12h 50–100mg
q5–10min,up to600mg
Hypotension, tachycardia,nausea, vomiting,fluid retention, hyperglycemia;may exacerbatemyocardial ischemia,heartfailure, oraorticdissection
Labetalol IVbolus 5–10min 3–6h 20–80mgq5–
10min,upto 300mg
Hypotension,heart block,heartfailure, bronchospasm, nausea,vomiting,scalp tingling,paradoxical pressorresponse;may notbeeffectivein patientsreceivingα-or β-antagonists
IVinfusion 0.5–2mg/min
Nitroglycerin IVinfusion 1–2min 3–5min 5–250µg/min Headache,nausea,
vomiting.Tolerance maydevelopwith prolongeduse
Esmolol IVbolus 1–5min 10min 500µg/kg/min
forfirst1min
Hypotension,heart block,heartfailure, bronchospasm
IVinfusion 50–
300µg/kg/min
Phentolamine IVbolus 1–2min 3–10min 5–10mgq5–
15min
Hypotension, tachycardia,headache,
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angina,paradoxical pressorresponse
Hydralazine (for treatmentof eclampsia)
IVbolus 10–20min 3–6h 10–20mg
q20min(ifno effectafter 20mg,try anotheragent)
Hypotension,fetal distress,tachycardia, headache,nausea, vomiting,local thrombophlebitis. Infusionsiteshouldbe changedafter12h
Methyldopate (for treatmentof eclampsia)
IVbolus 30–60min 10–16h 250–500mg Hypotension
Nicardipine IVinfusion 1–5min 3–6h 5mg/h,
increasedby 1–2.5mg/h q15min,upto 15mg/h
Hypotension, headache,tachycardia, nausea,vomiting
Clevidipine IVinfusion 2–4min 5–15min 1–2mg/h,
doubledose every90sup to16mg/h
Hypotension,reflex tachycardia
Enalaprilat IVbolus 5–15min 1–6h 0.6255mg
q6h
Hypotension
NitroglyceringivenasacontinuousIVinfusion(seeTable3-5)maybeappropriateinsituationsin whichsodium nitroprussideisrelativelycontraindicated,suchas inpatientswith severe coronary insufficiency or advanced renal or hepatic disease. It is the preferred agent for patients with moderate hypertension in the setting of acute coronary ischemia or after coronary artery bypass surgerybecauseofits more favorable effects onpulmonary gasexchange andcollateral coronary bloodflow.InpatientswithseverelyelevatedBP,sodiumnitroprussideremainstheagentofchoice. Nitroglycerinreducespreload more thanafterload andshould be used withcautionor avoided in patientswhohaveinferiorMIwithrightventricularinfarctionandareoftendependentonpreloadto maintaincardiacoutput. Labetalolcanbeadministeredparenterally(seeTable3-5) inhypertensive crisis,eveninpatients intheearlyphaseofanacuteMI,andisthedrugofchoiceinhypertensive emergenciesthatoccur duringpregnancy.Whengivenintravenously,theβ-adrenergicantagonisteffectisgreaterthantheα­adrenergicantagonisteffect.Nevertheless,symptomaticposturalhypotensionmayoccurwithIVuse; thus,patientsshouldbetreatedinasupineposition.Labetalolmaybeparticularlybeneficialduring adrenergic excess(e.g.,clonidinewithdrawal,pheochromocytoma, post–coronarybypassgrafting). Becausethehalf-lifeoflabetalolis5–8hours,intermittentIVbolusdosingmaybepreferabletoIV infusion.IVinfusioncanbediscontinuedbeforeorallabetalolisbegun.WhenthesupineDBPbegins to rise, oral dosing can be initiatedat 200 mgPO, followed in 6–12 hours by 200–400 mg PO, dependingontheBPresponse.
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Esmololis a parenteral, short-acting, cardioselective β-adrenergic antagonist (see Table 3-5) that canbeusedinthetreatmentofhypertensiveemergenciesinpatientsinwhomβ-blockerintolerance isaconcern.Esmololisalsousefulforthetreatmentofaorticdissection.β-Adrenergicantagonists may be ineffective when used as monotherapy in the treatment of severe hypertension and are frequently combined with other agents (e.g., with sodium nitroprusside in the treatment of aortic dissection). NicardipineisaneffectiveIVcalciumchannelantagonistpreparation(seeTable3-5). Sideeffects include headache, flushing, reflex tachycardia, and venous irritation. Nicardipine should be administeredviaacentralvenousline.Ifitisgivenperipherally,theIVsiteshouldbechangedq12h. Fifty percentofthe peakeffect is seenwithinthe first 30 minutes, but the full peakeffect is not achieveduntilafter48hoursofadministration.Clevidipine,anIVcalciumchannelantagonist,hasa quickeronsetofactionandshorterhalf-lifethannicardipine. Enalaprilatis the active de-esterified form of enalapril (see Table3-5) that results from hepatic conversion after an oral dose. Enalaprilat (as well as other ACE inhibitors) has been used effectively in cases of severe and malignant hypertension. However, variable and unpredictable results have also been reported. ACE inhibition can cause rapid BP reduction in hypertensive patientswith high reninstatessuchas renovascular hypertension,concomitantuseofvasodilators, and scleroderma renal crisis; thus, enalaprilat should be used cautiously to avoid precipitating hypotension.TherapycanbechangedtoanoralpreparationwhenIVtherapyisnolongernecessary. Diazoxide and hydralazine are only rarely used in hypertensive crises and offer little or no advantage to the agents discussed previously. It should be noted, however, that hydralazine is a usefulagentinpregnancy-relatedhypertensiveemergenciesbecauseofitsestablishedsafetyprofile. Fenoldopamisaselectiveagonisttoperipheraldopamine-1receptors,anditproducesvasodilation, increases renalperfusion,andenhancesnatriuresis.Fenoldopamhasashortdurationofaction;the eliminationhalf-life is <10 minutes. The drughas importantapplicationas parenteral therapy for high-risk hypertensive surgical patients and the perioperative management of patients undergoing organtransplantation.
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Hypertensive emergency and severe asymptomatic hypertension: In hypertensive emergency, control of acute or ongoing end-organ damage is more important than the absolute level of BP. Appropriate treatment of hypertensive emergency lowers blood pressure to prevent continued end­organ damage butdoes soslowlyandgraduallytoprevent ischemicdamage.Meanarterial pressure should be reduced by 10%–20% in the first hour and a further 5%–15% over the next 23 hours. Exceptionstogradualbloodpressureloweringincludeacuteischemicstroke,acuteaorticdissection, andintracerebralhemorrhage.
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AprecipitousfallinBPmayoccurinpatientswhoareelderly,volume depleted,orreceivingotherantihypertensive agents.BPcontrol insevere asymptomatic hypertension without evidence of end-organ damage can be accomplished more slowly and with use of oral antihypertensives. Excessive or rapid decreases in BP should be avoided to minimize the risk of cerebral hypoperfusionor coronaryinsufficiency.Normal BP canbeattained gradually over several daysastoleratedbytheindividualpatientasthereisnoprovenbenefitfromrapidreductionofblood pressureinpatientswithsevereasymptomatichypertension.
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Aorticdissection
All patients with aortic dissection, including those treated surgically, require acute and chronic antihypertensive therapy to provide initial stabilization and to prevent complications (e.g.,aortic rupture, continued dissection). Medical therapy of chronic stable aortic dissection should seekto
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maintain SBP ≤120 mm Hg and heart rate <60 bpm if tolerated.40 Antihypertensive agents with negative inotropic properties, including calcium channel antagonists, β-adrenergic antagonists, methyldopa,clonidine,andreserpine,arepreferredformanagementinthepost–acutephase. β-Blockers are considered the initial drug of choice and should precede vasodilator therapy. β­Blockers are effective in lowering the heart rate and counteracting the reflex tachycardia and increasedinotropyseenwithvasodilatortherapy.IVlabetalolhasbeenusedsuccessfullyasasingle agentinthetreatment ofacuteaorticdissection.Labetalolproducesadose-relateddecreaseinBP andlowerscontractility.Ithastheadvantageofallowingfororaladministrationafterthesuccessful acute stage of dissection management. Esmolol, a cardioselective class intravenous β-adrenergic antagonist with a very short duration of action, may be preferable, especially in patients with relative contraindications to β-antagonists. If esmolol is tolerated, a longer-acting β-adrenergic antagonist should be used. Inpatients who are β-blockade-intolerant,CCBssuchas diltiazem and verapamilmaybeused. Vasodilatortherapyincombinationwithβ-blockadeallowsformoreeffectiveandrapidreduction in BP. Sodium nitroprusside is considered the initial vasodilator drug of choice because of the predictabilityofresponseandabsenceoftachyphylaxis. Nitroprusside alonecausesanincreasein left ventricular contractility and subsequent arterial shearing forces, which contribute to ongoing intimal dissection. Thus, when using sodium nitroprusside, adequate simultaneous β-adrenergic antagonist therapy is essential. Nicardipine, clevidipine, nitroglycerin, enalaprilat, and
fenoldopammayalsobeused. The elderlyhypertensive patient(age>65years) is generallycharacterizedby increased vascular resistance, decreased plasmarenin activity, andgreater LVH than inyounger patients.Often, elderly hypertensive patients have coexisting medical problems that must be considered when initiating antihypertensive therapy. SBP <140 mm Hg has been associated with decreased major adverse cardiovascular events.
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 Drug doses should be increased slowly to avoid adverse effects and hypotension.Diureticsasinitialtherapyhavebeenshowntodecreasetheincidenceofstroke,fatalMI, andoverall mortality inthis age group.43 Calcium channel antagonists decrease vascular resistance, havenoadverseeffectsonlipidlevels,andarealsogoodchoicesforelderlypatients.ACEinhibitors andARBsmaybeeffectiveagentsinthispopulation. HypertensivepatientsofAfricandescentgenerallyhavealowerplasmareninlevel,higherplasma volume,andhigher vascularresistancethandoCaucasianpatients.Thus,patients ofAfricandescent respondwelltodiuretics,particularlythiazidesorthiazide-likediuretics,aloneorincombinationwith calcium channel antagonists. ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and β-adrenergic antagonists are also effective agentsinthispopulation,particularlywhencombinedwithadiuretic. The hypertensive patient with obesity is characterized by more modest elevations in vascular resistance, higher cardiacoutput,expandedintravascularvolume, andlower plasmareninactivity at anygivenlevelofarterialpressure.Weightreductionistheprimarygoaloftherapyandiseffectivein reducingBPandcausingregressionofLVH. Thediabeticpatientwithnephropathymayhavesignificantproteinuriaandrenalinsufficiency,which cancomplicate management (see Chapter13, Renal Diseases). Control of BP is the most important interventionshowntoslowdownadditionallossofrenalfunction.Inthesettingofproteinuria,ACE inhibitors shouldbe usedasfirst-linetherapybecausetheyhavebeenshowntodecrease proteinuria and to slow down progressive loss of renal function independent of their antihypertensive effects. Hyperkalemiaisacommonsideeffectindiabetic patientstreatedwithACEinhibitors, especiallyin thosewithmoderatetosevere renalimpairment.ARBsare alsoeffectiveantihypertensiveagentsand have been shownto slow downthe rate ofprogression to ESRD,thussupporting a renal protective effect.
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