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Cardiovascular Medications in PregnancyAka: Anti-Hypertensive Medications in Pregnancy, Anti-Arrhythmic Medications in Pregnancy

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  1. See Also
    1. Medications in Pregnancy
    2. PIH Blood Pressure Management
  2. Class B: No risk in controlled animal studies
    1. Anticoagulants
      1. Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
      2. Dalteparin (Fragmin)
      3. Danaparoid (Orgaran)
      4. Heparin
    2. Antihypertensives
      1. Methyldopa (Aldomet)
      2. Acebutolol (first trimester only)
      3. Pindolol (first trimester only)
    3. Antiarrhythmic
      1. Encainide
      2. Sotalol (Betapace) - first trimester only
    4. Diuretics
      1. Torsemide (Demadex) - not in Briggs (1998)
      2. Amiloride
    5. AntiHyperlipidemic
      1. Cholestyramine
      2. Colestipol
  3. Class C: Small risk in controlled animal studies
    1. Antiplatelet Medications
      1. Clopidogrel (Plavix) - not in Briggs (1998)
      2. Dipyridamole (Persantine)
      3. Ticlopidine (Ticlid) - not in Briggs (1998)
    2. Antiarrhythmic
      1. Atropine
      2. Digoxin
      3. Disopyramide (Norpace)
      4. Lidocaine
      5. Procainamide
      6. Quinidine
      7. Amiodarone
        1. Neonatal Hypothyroidism
        2. Intrauterine Growth Retardation
        3. Cardiac disturbance
    3. Antihypertensive
      1. Hydralazine
      2. Diazoxide
      3. Clonidine
      4. Nitroprusside (Nipride)
      5. Prazosin
      6. Reserpine
      7. All Calcium Channel Blockers
      8. Most Beta Blockers (first trimester only)
        1. Metoprolol
        2. Nadolol
        3. Propranolol
        4. Timolol
        5. Esmolol (Class C in all trimesters)
    4. Diuretics
      1. Acetazolamide (Diamox)
      2. Furosemide (Lasix)
      3. Mannitol
    5. Lipid lowering medications
      1. Niacin
      2. Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
  4. Class D: Strong evidence of risk to the human fetus
    1. Anticoagulants
      1. Coumadin (Warfarin)
      2. Dicumarol
    2. Antihypertensive
      1. ACE Inhibitors
      2. Angiotensin II Antagonists
      3. Most Beta Blockers (second and third trimester)
        1. Associated with Intrauterine Growth Retardation
        2. Metoprolol
        3. Nadolol
        4. Propranolol
        5. Timolol
        6. Acebutolol (second and third trimester)
        7. Pindolol (second and third trimester)
        8. Atenolol
    3. Diuretics
      1. Ethacrynic Acid
      2. Triamterene (Class B per manufacturer)
      3. Bumetanide (Bumex)
      4. Hydrochlorothiazide
      5. Spironolactone
  5. Class X: Very high risk to the human fetus
    1. HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)
      1. Fluvastatin
      2. Lovastatin
      3. Pravastatin
      4. Simvastatin
  6. References
    1. Briggs (1998) Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation, 5th ed
    2. Larimore (2000) Prim Care 27(1):35

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