There is no safe and rapid method of lowering blood pressure. Rapid lowering of blood pressure is undesirable and increases the risk of inadequate tissue perfusion. There are oral and intravenous methods of lowering blood pressure, and it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions to implement the antihypertensive program.
1. Oral drug administration: oral antihypertensive drugs to control blood pressure is the most commonly used method of lowering blood pressure in the clinic, this method can lower blood pressure in stages and lower blood pressure more smoothly.
Elderly people or people with coronary heart disease or diabetes can choose calcium antagonists such as nifedipine extended-release tablets, which may cause side effects such as headache and increased heart rate. It is prohibited for those who are allergic to this product, and should be taken with caution for those with hepatic or renal insufficiency.
Those with renal, cardiac and other target organ damage can choose angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors such as captopril, taking this product may have dry cough, angioedema and other side effects. Hyperkalemia, bilateral renal artery stenosis, pregnancy and lactating women are prohibited.
2. Intravenous drip administration: If malignant hypertension or hypertensive crisis requires rapid blood pressure reduction, applying uradil or nitroglycerin to reduce blood pressure rapidly, the speed of the pump should also be strictly controlled, and the blood pressure should be reduced gradually in a stepwise manner.
After the blood pressure is reduced to within the normal range, blood pressure should be monitored daily. Regular use of antihypertensive drugs and a low-salt, low-fat diet keep blood pressure within a normal dynamic fluctuation range.
If there is any discomfort such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, etc., one should consult a doctor in time and appropriate treatment should be given under the doctor’s guidance.