Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Balachandar V
India
Research Article
Study of Methyl Dopa Versus Labetalol in Management of Preeclampsia and Gestational Hypertension
Author(s): Dharwadkar MN, Kanakamma MK, Dharwadkar SN, Rajagopal K, Gopakumar C, Divya James Fenn J and Balachandar V
Dharwadkar MN, Kanakamma MK, Dharwadkar SN, Rajagopal K, Gopakumar C, Divya James Fenn J and Balachandar V
Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of labetalol compared with methyldopa in the management of mild and moderate cases of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH).
Methods: Eighty patients with PIH were randomly allocated to receive either labetalol (group A) or methyldopa (group B). Administration of drugs with respect to Age, Gravid Status, Blood Pressure, Urine albumin Levels, Side Effects, Drug dosage, Additional Treatment, Prolongation of Pregnancy, New born Screening Test (NST), mode of termination, Indication of caesarean section, Perinatal safety and APGAR scores were studied. The statistical level of significance was taken at P<0.05.
Results: A labetalol has been very effective in control as well as earlier onset of action in patients with methyl dopa. With effective control of blood pressure, prev.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0932.1000242