The key to the treatment of drug-induced hypertension is to discontinue the medication that is causing it.
Drug-induced hypertension is known as pharmacologic hypertension and refers to an increase in blood pressure caused by a regular dose of a drug by itself, or by interaction with other drugs, i.e., systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmH and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg.
Common causes of pharmacologic hypertension include hormonal drugs, central nervous system drugs, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as dexamethasone and hydrocortisone. If hypertension is not very serious, the dosage can be appropriately reduced. If the blood pressure continues to rise and is more severe, the medication needs to be discontinued, or it may be complicated by other diseases. When using drugs that may cause high blood pressure, it is important to monitor the blood pressure in time.
The occurrence of drug-induced hypertension needs to be promptly informed to the doctor, and the treatment program should be adjusted according to the doctor’s instructions.