Comparison of oral amlodipine with oral labetalol in achieving blood pressure control in women with postpartum hypertension - A randomised control study - PubMed
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- #Amlodipine
- #Labetalol
- #Postpartum hypertension
- The study compared oral amlodipine and oral labetalol for blood pressure control in women with postpartum hypertension.
- Amlodipine achieved better control within 48 hours (38.6% vs. 19.8%) and had shorter hospital stays (2.0 vs. 2.8 days).
- Amlodipine required fewer doses and less need for additional antihypertensives compared to labetalol.
- The study concluded amlodipine is a better option for treating postpartum hypertension based on faster control and reduced resource use.