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Which of the following drugs is NOT used in pre-eclampsia?
Which of the following drugs is NOT used in pre-eclampsia?
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One beta-blocker is linked to fetal growth restriction.
Updated On: Jun 24, 2026
- Methyldopa
- Atenolol
- Labetalol
- Hydralazine
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Recall the short list of pregnancy-safe antihypertensives, then find the choice that falls outside it.
Step 2: Methyldopa, labetalol and hydralazine form the core of pre-eclampsia management and are considered safe for the fetus.
Step 3: Atenolol is the outlier; long-term use links to intrauterine growth restriction, so it is deliberately avoided in pre-eclampsia. That identifies it as the drug not used.
\[\boxed{\text{Atenolol}}\]
Step 2: Methyldopa, labetalol and hydralazine form the core of pre-eclampsia management and are considered safe for the fetus.
Step 3: Atenolol is the outlier; long-term use links to intrauterine growth restriction, so it is deliberately avoided in pre-eclampsia. That identifies it as the drug not used.
\[\boxed{\text{Atenolol}}\]
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