TY - JOUR
T1 - Safe prescribing practices in pregnancy and lactation
AU - Hansen, Wendy F.
AU - Peacock, Anne E.
AU - Yankowitz, Jerome
PY - 2002/11/12
Y1 - 2002/11/12
N2 - Midwives and other health care providers face a dilemma when a pregnant woman develops a condition that usually is treated with a pharmacologic agent. Understanding of basic teratology associated with drugs as well as the FDA categorization of agents can assist professionals in recognizing which pharmaceuticals should be used or avoided. In addition to reviewing teratology, this article addresses the use of common drugs for the treatment of upper respiratory conditions, minor pain, gastrointestinal problems, psychiatric illnesses, and neurologic disorders. In each category, current evidence is presented pertaining to which agents should be recommended for pregnant women.
AB - Midwives and other health care providers face a dilemma when a pregnant woman develops a condition that usually is treated with a pharmacologic agent. Understanding of basic teratology associated with drugs as well as the FDA categorization of agents can assist professionals in recognizing which pharmaceuticals should be used or avoided. In addition to reviewing teratology, this article addresses the use of common drugs for the treatment of upper respiratory conditions, minor pain, gastrointestinal problems, psychiatric illnesses, and neurologic disorders. In each category, current evidence is presented pertaining to which agents should be recommended for pregnant women.
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U2 - 10.1016/S1526-9523(02)00324-0
DO - 10.1016/S1526-9523(02)00324-0
M3 - Article
C2 - 12484662
AN - SCOPUS:0037069533
SN - 1526-9523
VL - 47
SP - 409
EP - 421
JO - Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health
JF - Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health
IS - 6
ER -