Cardiac disease in pregnancy and drug therapy
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
ACE inhibtors, Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBss), and warfarin should be avoided in pregnancy.
Contraindicated Drugs
Drugs to be Avoided
Acceptable Drugs
- ASA - low dose
- Nitrates – use low dose to prevent fetal distress
- Beta-1 selective Beta-blockers like lopressor, metoprolol.
- Magnesium
- Morphine sulfate