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Pharmacology General 38c21e30

Which of the following drug does not cross the placental barrier?

A
Heparin
B
Morphine
C
Phenytoin
D
Diazepam
High-Yield Explanation
Heparin does not cross the placental barrier due to its high molecular weight and its negative charge. So it is the anticoagulant of choice during pregnancy. Ref: Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation By Christof Schaefer, Page 86 ; Essentials of Medical Pharmacology By K D Tripathi, 5th Edition, Pages 561-3

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