Hypertension
Management
Stage1: 140-160/90-100
Stage2: 160/100 above
Hypertensive emergency: 180/100 above
Non-Pharmacological therapy
- Low salt diet
- Exercise
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid alcohol
- Avoid stress
Pharmacological
Stage1:
A: If age less than 50 years
Tab Captopril (Capoten) 25 mg, half tab BD. OR
Tab Ramipril (Ramipace) 5mg 1xOD OR Tab Renitec 5mg 1xOD
B: If age more than 50 years, Then CCBs
Tab Amlodipine (Lodopin) 5mg 1xBD
C: Combination therapy:
Tab Valsartan +Amlodipine (Valtec AM) 5/60, 10/60, 10/100, 1xOD. OR Tab Avsar 5/60, 1xOD
D: HTN With pregnancy:
Tab Methyldopa (Aldomet) 250mg, 1xBD, if emergency during pregnancy, then
Tab Labetalol 100mg, 1xBD, OR Tab Prazocin
Inj Labetalol 50mg IV stat, repeat every 10 minutes
Disclaimer: This guide is an educational reference for healthcare professionals. It does not replace clinical judgement — always follow your hospital's protocols and current guidelines.