use of hct in the puerperium

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HCT : 

HCT Hydrochlorthiazide A diuretic used for treatment of post delivery hypertension BY ROSEMARY PALMER RN, RM, BSc hons (Sport science & administration), ADM

ACTION : 

ACTION Used in the puerperium for PIH ,pre-eclamptic eclamptic patients together with enalapril to control hypertension.

CONTRAINDICATIONS : 

CONTRAINDICATIONS Renal impairment – causes diuresis. Hepatic impairment Aggrevates diabetes Caution with breastfeeding.

SIDE EFFECTS : 

SIDE EFFECTS Hypokalaemia Hyponatraemia High blood sugar Headache Weight gain Photosensitivity

MONITORING : 

MONITORING As with enalapril. BP monitoring. May need to take for 3 months post delivery.