Drugs contraindicated in pregnancy:
- Lithium
- ACE inhibitors
- Beta blockers
- Immunosuppressive drugs except azathioprine and cyclosporine(which are relatively safer)
- Atropine
- Diazepam
- Phenytoin
- Valproate
- Isotretinoin
- Progestins
- Aminoglycosides (streptomycin)
- Allopurinol
- Live vaccines
- Metronidazole (1st trimester)
- Warfarin (1st and 3rd trimester)
Question
Which one of the following drugs is absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy?
a. Chloroquine
c. Methotrexate
b. Cyclosporine
d. Pyrazinamide
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Ans: ‘c’
Explanation
Methotrexate is contraindicated in pregnancy.
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