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Anti-hypeensive drug contraindicated in pregnancy is:September 2005, 2010 March 2007, March 2013

A
Hydralazine
B
Methyldopa
C
Enalapril
D
Amlodopine
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. C: EnalaprilAntihypeensive used in pregnancyAlpha methyldopaLabetololFelodipineNot usually initiated in pregnancy due to volume depletion but may be continued:NifedipineHydralazineACE inhibitors, Thiazide diuretics, Angiotensin antagonists (losaan), Furosemide, propranolol and nitroprusside areunsafe/safety unceain in pregnancy.Foetal growth retardation, hypoplasia of organs and foetal death may occur if ACE inhibitors are given during later half of pregnancy.

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