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Pathology All India exam 485a662d

Which of the following drug can be accumulated in foetus in very significant amount if given to pregnant mother?

A
Thiopentone
B
Propofol
C
Midazolam
D
Lignocaine
High-Yield Explanation
Local anaesthetic and opioids are bases. Once they reach the fetus they become nonionized (due to highly acidic pH) and can not come back to maternal circulation leading to toxic accumulations in fetus.

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