Magnesium 4-6g IV over 15min then 1-2g/h IV
-Monitor DTRs and watch for respiratory depression
Hydralazine 2.5mg IV then 5-10mg IV repeated up to 40mg max
-May take up to 20min to see a response after dose is given
-Is “drug of choice” after Mg for eclamptic HTN
Labetolol 20mg IV then 40-80mg IV q10min up to 300mg max
-Then start drip at 1-2mg/min and titrate
-Less reflex tachycardia and hypotension than hydralazine
**Lab studies are: UA, CBC, LFT, PA7, uric acid, PT/PTT/INR