<unk>  is effective in the management of hypertensive emergencies, postoperative hypertension, pheochromocytoma-associated hypertension, and rebound hypertension from beta blocker withdrawal. It has a particular indication in the treatment of pregnancy-induced hypertension which is commonly associated with pre-eclampsia. It is also used as an alternative in the treatment of severe hypertension. Special populations Pregnancy: studies in lab animals showed no harm to the baby. However, a comparable well-controlled study has not been performed in pregnant women. Nursing: breast milk has been shown to contain small amounts of<unk>  (0.004% original dose). Prescribers should be cautious in the use of<unk>  for nursing mothers. Pediatric: no studies have established safety or usefulness in this population. Geriatric: the elderly are more likely to experience dizziness when taking<unk> .<unk>  should be dosed with caution in the elderly and counseled on this side effect.
Labetalol
Esmolol
Nadolol
Sodium nitroprusside
Nefopam
Alvimopan
Fenoldopam
Dobutamine