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Minoxidil in refractory hypertension.

S P Makker

    The Journal of Pediatrics
    |April 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    Minoxidil effectively managed severe, treatment-resistant hypertension in a pediatric renal transplant patient. This vasodilator prevented transplant loss and maintained excellent graft function with minimal side effects.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nephrology
    • Cardiovascular Pharmacology
    • Transplantation Medicine

    Background:

    • Severe, refractory hypertension poses a significant risk in pediatric renal transplant recipients.
    • Conventional antihypertensive medications were ineffective in this case, jeopardizing graft survival.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of minoxidil in a pediatric patient with life-threatening, refractory hypertension post-renal transplantation.

    Main Methods:

    • A 10-year-old girl with a functional renal transplant received minoxidil for refractory hypertension.
    • Treatment outcomes, including blood pressure control, renal transplant function, and side effects, were monitored over 9 months.

    Main Results:

    • Minoxidil controlled the severe hypertension, proving life-saving and preventing transplant removal.
    • Excellent renal transplant function was maintained throughout the 9-month treatment period.
    • The primary side effect observed was moderate hypertrichosis; no other serious adverse events occurred.

    Conclusions:

    • Minoxidil is a viable and effective therapeutic option for managing refractory, life-threatening hypertension in children, particularly in the context of renal transplantation.
    • This case highlights minoxidil's potential to preserve graft function and improve patient outcomes in challenging pediatric hypertension scenarios.

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