Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy
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Which is the drug of choice for severe preeclampsia?
High-Yield Explanation
Labetalol is the drug of first choice in severe preeclampsia. The main objective is to reduce the risk of severe hypeension and cerebral haemorrhage. Labetalol is given as 200-400 mg/day in 2 doses