Understanding Your Pregnancy High Blood Pressure and the Common Medicine

High blood pressure often remains silent and unnoticed.

However, the rise during pregnancy can severely affect both the child and the mother.

Quick facts –

• Preeclampsia affects 3 to 8 % of pregnancies across the world.
• It accounts for 16% of global maternity deaths.
• It contributes to preterm deliveries in 45% of pregnancy cases.

As the drug manufacturer, Aprazer Healthcare manufactures a range of antihypertensive combinations offering effective, safe BP control.

We are the leading antihypertensive drug exporters from India.

Labetalol (labzer) manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare is globally prescribed for hypertensive control in pregnancy.

Why does blood pressure rise in pregnancy?

Blood pressure rises during pregnancy due to underlying health conditions –

• Obesity
• Smoking
• Having a first pregnancy
• Pregnancy after 40 years of age or before 18 years of age.
• Diabetes
• Chronic diseases
• Pregnancy with twins and triplets

Know the types of hypertension in pregnancy- 

The blood pressure rises after the 20th week of pregnancy.

The high BP ranges above 140mmg hg/90mm hg.

• Gestational hypertension – 

It is the rise in blood pressure without severe complications.

It does not show any symptoms.

It resolves within 12 weeks after childbirth.

• Preeclampsia 

It is a severe rise in blood pressure during pregnancy.

The high BP directly damages the internal organs – Liver /kidney

It can occur before or after childbirth.

• Chronic hypertension 

It is a condition in which the mother already suffers from high BP.

It is caused by underlying diseases.

What are the risks posed by high BP during pregnancy?

• Reduced blood flow to the placenta –

The high BP reduces the flow of blood to the placenta.

It reduces the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus.

• Placental abruption 

The high BP can detach the placenta from the inner wall of the uterus.

It can lead to severe bleeding.

It can be fatal to both the baby and the mother.

• Decreases fetal growth

Improper supply of nutrients restricts the weight and the development of the fetus.

•  Injury to internal organs

High BP may injure the internal organs.

• Premature delivery 

It increases the chances of undeveloped organs in the fetus and before time delivery.

• Risk of cardiovascular diseases 

High BP can increase the risk of getting cardiac complications in the future.

What are the symptoms of high BP while pregnant?

Hypertension is followed by symptoms –

• Persistent high BP
• Severe headache
• Protein in urine
• Vision changes
• Pain in upper abdomen
• Nausea /vomiting
• Fluid retention

Which is the commonly used medicine to control high BP in pregnancy?

Oral Labetalol (Labzer) therapy is used to maintain a steady level.

Labetalol is chosen because –

• Safer profile for both the mother and the child.
• Faster onset of action.
• Fewer side effects
• Dual mechanism of action

It is widely used in blood pressure hovering over a range of –

140/90mm hg and 159/109 mm Hg

It is used as first-line treatment to manage gestational hypertension.

Aprazer Healthcare – The Top Pharmaceutical Drug Manufacturer

Manufacturing over 200 + generic drugs, we are the leading drug exporters and suppliers from India.

We specialize in manufacturing cardiovascular medicines.

Our product portfolio consists of global standard medicines.

• Anti-hypertensive combination
• Lipid–lowering agents
• Anti-lipemic agents