Obs/Gynae · Dihydropyridine CCB
Nifedipine (tocolysis)
Dose
20 mg PO stat, then 10–20 mg q6–8 h for up to 48 h.
Use
Tocolysis to allow antenatal steroids and in-utero transfer.
Monitoring
Maternal BP and pulse, fetal heart rate, avoid combining with IV magnesium hypotension.
Side effects
- • Flushing
- • Headache
- • Hypotension
- • Tachycardia
Related in WardRound
High-Altitude Illness (HACE/HAPE)
Protocol · Descend + O₂ + drugs
Severe Pre-eclampsia
Protocol · BP + Mg + delivery timing
Umbilical Cord Prolapse
Protocol · Elevate presenting part + emergency delivery
Severe HTN in Pregnancy / Eclampsia
Protocol · Labetalol / hydralazine + MgSO4
Pre-eclampsia
Topic · Obs/Gynae
Pre-eclampsia
Topic · Obs/Gynae
Severe Pregnancy Hypertension
Topic · Obstetrics
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
