Continue to Avoid ACE Inhibitors in Women Who May Become Pregnant

March 2017

Which blood pressure meds are safe to use during pregnancy? We avoid ACE inhibitors and ARBs because they can cause serious fetal injury or death when used during the second or third trimester. ...

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Sepsis Optimize Administration of First-Dose Antibiotics in Septic Patients
Diabetes Weigh Risks and Benefits When Treating Inpatient Hyperglycemia
Hazardous Meds Look for New Additions to Your Hospital's Hazardous Med List
Allergic Reactions Consider Using Penicillin Allergy Testing as an Antimicrobial Stewardship Tool
Cardiology Notify Prescribers When QT-Prolonging Meds Are Ordered in High-Risk Patients
Pulmonary Help Ensure Safe Transitions of Care for Pulmonary Hypertension Patients
Insulin Help Patients Find Ways to Afford Their Insulin Regimens
Women s Health Continue to Avoid ACE Inhibitors in Women Who May Become Pregnant
Asthma Help Ensure Asthma Patients in the ED Have the Right Exacerbation Meds On Hand
Iron Don't Rely on Vitamin C to Increase Iron Absorption
Gastroenterology Expect to See More Quadruple Therapy for H. pylori
Practice You'll soon see a new and improved website for Hospital Pharmacist's Letter