Can nifedipine be used for emergency treatment of hypertensive encephalopathy and what are the protocols for administering it in such cases?
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Can Nifedipine be used for emergency treatment of hypertensive encephalopathy?
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Yes, nifedipine can be used in hypertensive encephalopathy. It’s typically administered sublingually at 10-20 mg for rapid blood pressure reduction.