Which of the following anti-hypeensive drug is contraindicated in pregnancy?: (A) Hydralazine, (B) Methyl dopa, (C) Enalapril, (D) Amlodipine
Answer is C. ACE inhibitors and ARBs are contraindicated in pregnancy. SAFE ANTIHYPEENSIVE DRUGS IN PREGNANCY: Better --> Beta blockers (Cardioselective and Labetalol) Mother --> Methyl dopa Care --> Clonidine During --> Dihydropyridine CCB (sustained release nifedipine, amlodipine) Hypeensive --> Hydralazine Pregnancy --> Prazosin (and other alpha blockers)