Notes in OG4.6 Medications and Drug Use in Pregnancy

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Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::NSAIDs::Drug class}} early in gestation is associated with gastroschisis
Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::NSAIDs::Drug class}} late in gestation is associated with premature closure of the PDA
Published	10/04/2024	Pregnancy class A drugs mean that {{c1::controlled studies show no risk}}
Published	10/04/2024	Pregnancy class B drugs mean that {{c1::no evidence of risk in humans; the chance of fetal harm is remote}}
Published	10/04/2024	Pregnancy class C drugs mean that {{c1::Risk is not excluded. Adequate studies lacking. Chance of fetal harm but benefits outweigh the risks}}
Published	10/04/2024	Pregnancy class D drugs mean that {{c1::Positive evidence of risk. Studies in humans show fetal risk. Potential benefit in pregnant women may out…
Published	10/04/2024	Pregnancy class X drugs mean {{c1::Contraindicated}}
Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::ACE inhibitors::RX}} in the first trimester cause cardiac defects and CNS malformations
Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::ACE inhibitors::RX}} in the second trimester cause oligohydramnios and anuric renal failure
Published	10/04/2024	Sertraline is associated with {{c1::omphalocele::teratogenic effect}}
Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::Fetal valproate syndrome::dx}} is characterized by craniofacial appearance, cardiac and CNS abnormalities
Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::Carbamazipine::Drug}} is characterized by facial dysmorphism, developmental delay, spina bifida, distal phalanx and nail hypoplasia
Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::Carbamazipine::Drug}} can cause {{c2::vitamin K deficiency::vitamin deficiency}}
Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::Carbamazepine}}, {{c1::phenytoin }} and {{c1::lamotrigine }} are anticonvulsants that are safe in breastfeeding
Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::Danazol::RX}} causes {{c2::masculinization}} of the female fetus
Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::Lithium::psychiatric drug}} should be avoided in breastfeeding
Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::Tetracyclines }}, {{c1::sulphonamides }}, {{c1::Ciprofloxacin }}, and {{c1::chloramphenicol }} are antibiotic…
Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::Prednisolone::steroid}} has been linked to cleft lip
Published	10/04/2024	Patients on methadone {{c1::cannot::can/cannot}} breastfeed
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