This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
Drug not contraindicated in a pregnant lady for Hypeension: March 2009 
Select and explain. 
A. Sodium nitroprusside, B. Hydralazine, C. ACE inhibitors, D. Indapamide
B: Hydralazine
Answer: B: Hydralazine 
Explanation: Ans. B: Hydralazine Intravenous form of hydralazine is useful when treating severe hypeension due to preeclampsia/eclampsia. It has got a long record of safe use during pregnancy, but troublesome adverse effects occur. It decreases systemic resistance through direct vasodilation of aerioles.