Reversible neonatal renal failure associated with maternal use of captopril

We report a case of neonatal hypotension and reversible renal failure in a newborn, delivered to a mother who was known to have hypertension. The mother required a battery of anti-hypertensives including captopril, through pregnancy until delivery. We agree with other reports that there is a possible association of acute neonatal renal failure following maternal use of captopril