title: [Treatment of hypertension in children].
abstract: The treatment of hypertension should be a stepwise approach to the problem. The mild forms can be handled by diuretics. More severe forms are successfully treated by a combination of beta-blocker, vasodilator and diuretics. In resistent cases the Angiotensin II - inhibitor (Captopril) can be tried. In emergency situations with malignant hypertension more powerful vasodilators like diazoxid or Nitroprussid Sodium are necessary. For the discontinuation treatment interruption a slow reduction of drugs is recommended as rebound-phenomena can be expected.
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000367:Age Factors; D002216:Captopril / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003981:Diazoxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009599:Nitroprusside / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D004232:Diuretics; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D009599:Nitroprusside; D002216:Captopril; D003981:Diazoxide
vernacular_title: Therapie des kindlichen Hochdrucks.