A 30-year old pregnant woman comes to your clinic with decreased sleep, increased appetite and hyperactivity for 2 weeks. A diagnosis of mania is made. Fuher probing reveals four episodes of major depression in the past two years. What drug will you prescribe to this patient?
Haloperidol
Lithium
Promethazine
Clonazepam
Ans: A. HaloperidolHaloperidol - Only antipsychotic mentioned in the options which can be used in pregnant patients suffering from bipolar disorders.