[Treatment of hypertension in children].

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.