Clonidine versus Captopril for Severe Postpartum Hypertension: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Changes during the puerperium are still unclear, particularly in women with hypertension. The choice of antihypertensives, both to control very high blood pressure episodes and to keep blood pressure stable, also requires further elucidation. Currently, there are no clear data to guide the decision for the choice of postpartum antihypertensives. Captopril plays an important role in the treatment of very high blood pressure episodes and may be used postpartum. Clonidine has been used as an alternative in pregnant or postpartum women with contraindications to captopril, with satisfactory effect. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of clonidine compared to captopril for treating severe postpartum hypertension.

Methods and findi

SUBMITTER: Noronha Neto C C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5268489 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature