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Pharmacology Gastro-Intestinal Tract 4629afc9

A pregnant lady is suffering from peptic ulcer. Drug that is absolutely contraindicated is:-

A
Omeprazole
B
Ranitidine
C
Misoprostol
D
Famotidine
High-Yield Explanation
Misoprostol (PGE1 analogue) is the MOST SPECIFIC drug for treatment and prevention of NSAID induced peptic ulcer (DOC is PPI). Commonest side effect of PG analogues is diarrhea and colicky abdominal pain. Misoprostol can cause aboion. It is therefore contraindicated in pregnancy.

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