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TABLE 8

Common Pharmacologic Agents Associated With Elevated BP in Children

Over-the-counter drugs Decongestants 
Caffeine 
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs  
Alternative therapies, herbal and nutritional supplements 
Prescription drugs Stimulants for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
Hormonal contraception 
Steroids 
Tricyclic antidepressants 
Illicit drugs Amphetamines 
Cocaine 
Over-the-counter drugs Decongestants 
Caffeine 
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs  
Alternative therapies, herbal and nutritional supplements 
Prescription drugs Stimulants for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
Hormonal contraception 
Steroids 
Tricyclic antidepressants 
Illicit drugs Amphetamines 
Cocaine 

Adapted from the Fourth Report.1 

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