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The pregnancy category of a medication is an assessment of the risk of fetal injury due to the pharmaceutical, if it is used as directed by the mother during pregnancy. It does not include any risks conferred by pharmaceutical agents or their metabolites in breast milk. Every drug has specific information listed in its product literature.
This ruling has removed the requirement of stating pregnancy categories in prescription drug labels. [99] Australia's categorization system takes into account birth defects, the effects around birth or when the mother gives birth, and problems that will arise later in the child's life due to the drug taken. The system places them into a ...
Bicalutamide is pregnancy category X, or "contraindicated in pregnancy", in the U.S., [27] and pregnancy category D, the second most restricted rating, in Australia. [89] As such, it is contraindicated in women during pregnancy, and women who are sexually active and who can or may become pregnant are strongly recommended to take bicalutamide ...
It is in pregnancy category X, meaning that it is known to result in negative outcomes for the fetus if taken during pregnancy. [11] In rare cases, uterine rupture may occur. [11] It is a prostaglandin analogue—specifically, a synthetic prostaglandin E 1 (PGE 1). [11] Misoprostol was developed in 1973. [20]
US pregnancy category Indications Notable adverse effects Methotrexate [3] Antineoplastic & immunosuppressant: Mammalian DHFR +++ X: Malignancies (esp. haematologic malignancies and osteosarcoma), ectopic pregnancy and autoimmune conditions (esp. rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Goodpasture syndrome, etc.)
Ergonovine is listed as Table I precursors under the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, as possible precursor compound for LSD. [29] As an N -alkyl derivative of ergine, ergonovine is also covered by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 , effectively rendering it illegal in the United Kingdom .
A few of the more common birth defects this drug can cause are hearing and visual impairment, missing or malformed earlobes, facial dysmorphism, and abnormalities in brain function. Isotretinoin is classified as FDA Pregnancy Category X and ADEC Category X, and use is contraindicated in pregnancy. [19]
Pages in category "Drugs and pregnancy" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...