ABSTRACT

This practical handbook will assist the physician and nurse prescriber in understanding the effects of drug exposure during pregnancy. Numerous tables and boxes provide information on drug classifications and regimens, as well as highlighting adverse effects and TERIS and FDA risk ratings. Sources of further information are provided where appropria

chapter 1|21 pages

Introduction to drugs in pregnancy

chapter 3|24 pages

Cardiovascular drugs during pregnancy

chapter 5|13 pages

Antiasthma agents during pregnancy

chapter 7|23 pages

Antineoplastic drugs during pregnancy

chapter 8|16 pages

Analgesics during pregnancy

chapter 9|16 pages

Anticonvulsant drugs during pregnancy

chapter 10|25 pages

Psychotropic use during pregnancy

chapter 13|14 pages

Use of dermatologics during pregnancy

chapter 14|25 pages

Drug overdoses during pregnancy

chapter 16|37 pages

Substance abuse during pregnancy