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
Anti-hypeensive drug contraindicated in pregnancy is:September 2005, 2010 March 2007, March 2013 
Select and explain. 
A. Hydralazine, B. Methyldopa, C. Enalapril, D. Amlodopine
C: Enalapril
Answer: C: Enalapril 
Explanation: Ans. C: EnalaprilAntihypeensive used in pregnancyAlpha methyldopaLabetololFelodipineNot usually initiated in pregnancy due to volume depletion but may be continued:NifedipineHydralazineACE inhibitors, Thiazide diuretics, Angiotensin antagonists (losaan), Furosemide, propranolol and nitroprusside areunsafe/safety unceain in pregnancy.Foetal growth retardation, hypoplasia of organs and foetal death may occur if ACE inhibitors are given during later half of pregnancy.