A pregnant woman causes to OPD for regular ANC checkup. She gives history of previous child diagnosed with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. What drug is given in this pregnancy to prevent development of CAH in this child?
High-Yield Explanation
Mother with pregnancy with previous affected child of CAH are given Dexamethosome as soon as pregnancy is diagnosed. This supresses secretion of steroids by fetal adrenal gland and prevents CAH in this schild.