Propranolol and parturition.
Propranolol is a beta-adrenergic blocking drug with a wide spectrum of use and may diverse pharmacologic effects. This case report is an example of a parturient who was on a large dose of propranolol for idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis. The effects of this drug on pregnancy, labor, and above all, the fetus are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D001020:Aortic Stenosis, Subvalvular / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002312:Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007743:Labor, Obstetric / Q000187:drug effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011433:Propranolol / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D011433:Propranolol