Question
Drug of choice for Epilepsy in pregnancy is –
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Carbamazepine
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| B. |
Sodium valproate
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| C. |
Phenobarbitone
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| D. |
Phenytoin
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer » A
Explanation
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- Sodium valproate has the highest concern for teratogenicity, particularly neural tube defects and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes, and should generally be avoided in pregnancy when alternatives are available.
- Phenytoin is associated with fetal hydantoin syndrome.
- Phenobarbitone also carries fetal risks.
- Carbamazepine, although not completely risk-free, is comparatively safer among these options in traditional exam-based questions.
