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Gynaecology & Obstetrics Pregnancy induced Hypeension 54bc73f8

Which one of the following anti-hypeensive drugs is contraindicated in pregnancy?

A
Alpha methyldopa
B
Hydralazine
C
Nifedipine
D
Frusemide
High-Yield Explanation
Diuretics in pregnancy- In a PIH patient, furosemide is C/I as an anti-hypeensive because in PIH the intravascular volume is low. Thats because the pathology is Vasospasm and hence there is intravascular 'Low vloume'. Giving a diuretic would fuher decrease the intravascular volume and hence reduce the placental perfusion. However, in a pregnant female with Hypeension of pregnancy complicated with CHF/Pulmonary edema, then diuretics can be used

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