s indicated for severe heart failure,pulmonary edema or oliguria and if there is a risk of hyperbilirubinemia in newborns.
The use of HCT (hydrochlorothiazide) (B) may cause side effects of neonatal
thrombocytopenia, jaundice, maternal pancreatitis, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, in which
some studies show that the side effect is similar with those who do not receive diuretic
treatment.
Dosing: HCT 12.5-50 mg/day
Spironolactone is contraindicated for pregnancy due to its antiandrogenic effect as observed
in animal experimental studies.