Pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia present a unique challenge for the practitioners who care for these patients.
Numerous studies have validated the efficacy of hydralazine, labetalol, methyldopa, nicardipine, and nifedipine in managing the blood pressure of women with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, but none are without risk. Additionally, the risks and benefits for both the mother and fetus need to be considered.