[Diuretics in pregnancy can do harm].

Abstract

We describe a case with severe pre-eclampsia with poor obstetric outcome. This patient developed oliguria and received multiple doses of furosemide which probably contributed to the poor outcome. This case presentation reminds of the risks associated with pre-eclampsia in which both blood volume and utero-placental blood flow are already decreased. This condition was further worsened by diuretics.

• Authors: Jorma Paavonen, Minna Tikkanen, Vedran Stefanovic, Mika Nuutila, Risto Kaaja
• Journal: Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja (Duodecim) Vol. 128 Issue 14 Pg. 1501-4 ( 2012) ISSN: 0012-7183 [Print] Finland
• Vernacular Title: Diureettien käyttöön liittyy vaaroja loppuraskauden aikana.
• PMID: 22937610 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Diuretics
• Furosemide

Topics

• Adult
• Blood Volume
• Diuretics (adverse effects)
• Female
• Furosemide (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Oliguria (complications, drug therapy)
• Placenta (blood supply)
• Pre-Eclampsia
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Outcome
• Risk Factors
• Uterus (blood supply)