Diuretics for Postpartum High Blood Pressure in Preeclampsia

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if furosemide administered after the first 24 hours of delivery, in women with severe peeclampsia and eclampsia accelerates high blood pressure control and diminishes hospital stay.

Timeline

Start

2014-06-20

Primary completion

2014-11-30

Completion

2015-08

Publications

• Cursino T, Katz L, Coutinho I, Amorim M. Diuretics vs. placebo for postpartum blood pressure control in preeclampsia (DIUPRE): a randomized clinical trial. Reprod Health. 2015 Aug 5;12:66. doi: 10.1186/s12978-015-0057-0.

Drugs

Indications