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AFI 10.2 at 35 weeks of pregnancy
Hi, I am 35 weeks pregnant. I have hypertension and taking BP medication amlodipine 5mg, I am also on ecosprin 150 mg. My BP was under control 120/80 throughout my pregnancy, however recently my readings are 130/90, and my AFI is 10.2. can you please tell me how to manage this? Is there any serious concern? Fetal Doppler and weight is normal.
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Regular BP monitoring, and regular checkup from now on with your gynecologist is recommended.
Weekly visit to your doctor is needed
Daily BP check up at your home
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Amlodipine is not the drug of choice in pregnancy, u should be on safer alternatives. AFI is alright, change the bp medication l,consult for prescription and then monitor bp.
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Connect please
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You should not have taken Amlodioine during pregnancy. There are safer drugs available.
Why do you want to manage your BP at home with the inputs from Practo Consultants ?
Hypertension during pregnancy is a serious matter and should be managed under the care of the Gynaecologist who is going to look after you during your delivery.
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You need to change medicine, connect online for detail congratulation.
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Connect for further management
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Shravi Singh
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Dehradun
You shouldn't be taking Amlodipine in pregnancy. Consult an obstetrician for anti hypertensive and safe confinement
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Amlodipine is not safe in pregnancy
High blood pressure is a matter of concern though not serious
You can connect for prescription and details
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Dr. Divya Kanwar
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Raigarh
Kindly book online consultation for further management
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Dr. Sayali Dhalwade
Obstetrician
15 yrs exp
Pune
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Monitor bp recordings for a week
If raised , antihypertensive Need to be started
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Dr. Dhvanee Desai
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
8 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
The drug of choice for hypertension in pregnancy is labetalol. Not amlodipin. Please consult for further management
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