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Gynaecology & Obstetrics Obstetrics 89c1242a

Which of the following is true about epilepsy in pregnancy?

A
Sodium valproate is the drug of choice.
B
Therapeutic drug monitoring is not required.
C
Folic acid supplementation prevents risk of NTD in these patients
D
Lamotrigine is the most teratogenic drug.
High-Yield Explanation
Sodium valproate is the most teratogenic drug. Lamotrigene is the DOC. All anticonvulsant drugs are associated with congenital anomalies.Therapeutic drug monitoring is required. Vitamin K 10 mg/day orally from 36 weeks should be given to mother.

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