What are the warnings associated with using ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists during pregnancy?
In 2014, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a drug safety update on ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists: not for use in pregnancy, which states 'Use in women who are planning pregnancy should be avoided unless absolutely necessary, in which case the potential risks and benefits should be discussed'.