Hypertensive Crises

Sodium nitroprusside is a vasodilator antihypertensive used to treat hypertensive emergencies. It is not licensed for use in the UK.

Hydralazine injection is also used for hypertensive emergencies

  • On Formulary Preferred
  • On Formulary Second Line
  • On Formulary Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Secondary Care Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary