Safe antihypertensive drugs in pregnancy Mnemonics

Safe antihypertensive drugs in pregnancy Mnemonics


According to NHBPEP (the National High Blood Pressure Education Program) methyldopa, labetalol, beta-blockers (NOT atenolol), nifedipine, and a diuretic are considered safe medications that can be used as a treatment for hypertension during pregnancy. On the other hand, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and AT1 angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) are contraindicated. Technically Methyldopa is recommended as first-line therapy.

Drug treatment of hypertension in pregnancy: remember “Her New Lab Method”

Hydralazine

Nifedipine

Labetalol

Methyldopa

References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4558097/

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