For controlling eclamptic patient with convulsion, which of the following will be used:: (A) Mannitol, (B) Furosemide, (C) Hydralazine, (D) MgSO4
Answer is D. Ans. (d) MgSO4Ref: D. C Dutta 8th ed./271, Dutta Obs 6/e, 235Medical Management* Seizure treatment# The drug of choice for the control and prevention of convulsions is Pritchards regimen i.e. magnesium sulphate.Also Know* DOC in eclampsia is Labetalol* 2nd DOC in eclampsia is hydralazine