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Gynaecology & Obstetrics Miscellaneous (Obs) 4561fa68

In a lady presenting with preeclampsia all of the following drugs can be used in treatment EXCEPT

A
Labetalol
B
Methyl dopa
C
Enalapril
D
Hydralazine
High-Yield Explanation
(C) Enalapril # Treatment of Preeclampsia:> Antihypertensives are used when: Persistent rise of BP specially diastolic above 110 mm Hg. In severe pre-eclampsia to bring down the blood pressure> Common drugs used are: Methyl dopa: 250-500 gm tid or qid - Mode of action is by Central and peripheral anti-adrenergic action Nifedipine: 10-20 mg bd - Calcium channel blocker Hydralazine: 10-25 mg bid - Vascular smooth muscle relaxant Lebtalol: 10-25 mg bid - Adrenoceptor antagonist (a and b blocker)

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