A primigravida 32-year-old female is admitted to the antenatal ward at 35 weeks is found to BP of 160/110. Her urine does not contain albumin. Which of the following drugs should not be used in her management?
Correct Answer: Frusemide
Description: Ans. is a, i.e. FrusemideIn a PIH patient, furosemide is contraindicated as an anti-hypertensive because in PIH, the intravascular volume is low, giving a diuretic would further decrease it, which reduce placental perfusion.Remember: Diuretics are not contraindicated in pregnancy.In a pregnant female with CHF, diuretics are used, then it is not contraindicated. Also diuretics can be used if there is pulmonary edema.
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