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By ULY CLINIC

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Pregnancy induced hypertension 

 

Introduction

 

Gestational hypertension or pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is the development of new hypertension in a pregnant woman after 20 weeks gestation without the presence of protein in the urine or other signs of preeclampsia.  

 

Non-pharmacological Treatment

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  • Adequate rest at home and avoid strenuous activities 

  • Eat a normal balanced diet and plenty of oral fluids

  • Schedule antenatal visits every 2 weeks up to 32 weeks and every week thereafter

  • Recommend to deliver in the hospital and should be delivered at 37 completed weeks of gestation  

 

Pharmacological Treatment

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For mild hypertension 140–149 mmHg systolic and/or 90–99 mmHg diastolic; Moderate hypertension 150–159 mmHg and/or 100–109 mmHg.

  • Methyldopa 250–500mg (PO) 8 hourly

OR

  • Nifedipine 10mg (PO) 12 hourly

OR

For moderate hypertension you may give:

  • Labetalol 100mg (PO) twice a day

  • Labetalol 100mg (PO) twice a day

 

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Updated on, 3.11.2020

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References

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1. STG

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