International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jun 1995
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialOral nifedipine therapy in the management of severe preeclampsia.
The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of nifedipine (Cordipin) and hydralazine in lowering blood pressure in severe preeclampsia. ⋯ Nifedipine and hydralazine could both be used effectively to control blood pressure in severe preeclampsia in our subregion. While hydralazine is administered intravenously and needs strict monitoring, nifedipine is more effective, is easy to administer orally, less demanding on hospital staff, convenient and more predictable.