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Antihypertensive Medications for Drug Induced Hypertension
What are the usual and customary antihypertensive treatment strategies for patients who have drug induced hypertension?
Antihypertensive Treatments for Drug Induced Hypertension
| DRUGS THAT INDUCE HYPERTENSION | ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUG TREATMENT(S) |
|---|---|
| Corticosteroids, mineralocorticoids | Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, diuretic |
| Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug | Diuretic, calcium antagonist, maybe alpha-1-blocker |
| Phenylpropanolamine(s) | Beta-blocker |
| Nasal decongestant(s) | Alpha-1-blocker or alpha-beta-blocker |
| Cocaine | Alpha-blocker (typically phentolamine) |
| Antidepressants (monoamine oxidase inhibitors, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, etc.) | Alpha-blocker, calcium antagonist (?) |
| Oral contraceptive pills | None; stop oral contraceptive pills instead |
