What are criteria for hypertensive urgency?
Bp 180/110 or higher, with symptoms
What are the criteria for a hypertensive emergency
BP 220/140 or higher with symptoms
What are 1st line medications for hypertensive urgency?
1
nifedipine immediate-release 10 mg orally
OR
2
captopril 12.5 mg orally
OR
2
clonidine 100 micrograms orally
OR
2
prazosin 2 mg orally.
What is the onset of action for nifedipine?
20 minutes
What is the duration of action of nifedipine?
4-8 h