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Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
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- GuidelinesChronic HypertensionStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults, Updated for the 2023 Edition
- GuidelinesChronic HypertensionMedicine treatment Referral O10.0 Stop oral antihypertensive medicines when pregnancy is planned or as soon as pregnancy is diagnosed, change to methyldopa and refer for assessment and management. MEDICINE TREATMENT Methyldopa, oral, 250 mg 8 hourly. Titrate to a maximum dose: 750 mg 8 hourly. When using iron together with methyldopa, ensure that iron and methyldopa are not taken concurrently. Lo
- GuidelinesHypertensive Disorders in PregnancyStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults, Updated for the 2023 Edition
- GuidelinesPreeclampsiaStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults, Updated for the 2023 Edition