Pre-eclampsia / eclampsiaRefer

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By Dr Javed Akhtar · Last reviewed 2 October 2026

Drugs on this card

Magnesium sulphate (Pritchard), Magnesium sulphate (Zuspan, alternative), Labetalol (BP 160/110 or more), Nifedipine (oral, not sublingual), Calcium gluconate 10% (magnesium toxicity)

Investigations

First visit

BP and urine protein (dipstick) — Every antenatal visit.
CBC with platelets — HELLP.
LFT, creatinine, uric acid, LDH — Severity.

Only if indicated

Urine protein–creatinine ratio — Quantify proteinuria.
Fetal growth USG with Doppler, NST — Fetal well-being.
PT/APTT — Low platelets or before regional anaesthesia.

Follow-up and monitoring

BP 4-hourly; platelets, LFT, creatinine twice weekly — While pregnant with pre-eclampsia; urine output and reflexes on magnesium.

Locked

The adult dose for each drug
Indian brand names for each drug, with a link to buy

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