Drug of choice for pregnant female suspected of having a baby with congenital adrenal hyperplasia is:: (A) Dexamethasone, (B) Aldosterone, (C) Hydrocoisone, (D) Predinsolone
Answer is A. To suppress fetal androgen production effectively and consequent virilization, Dexamethasone must be initiated before 10 weeks of gestation. Note: To treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia in baby--> Hydrocoisone is used.