Pregnancy category

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Pregnancy category

A system of classifying drugs according to their established risks for use during pregnancy. Category A: Controlled human studies have demonstrated no fetal risk. Category B: Animal studies indicate no fetal risk, but no human studies; or adverse effects in animals, but not in well—controlled human studies. Category C: No adequate human or animal studies; or adverse fetal effects in animal studies, but no available human data. Category D: Evidence of fetal risk, but benefits out-weigh risks. Category X: Evidence of fetal risk. Risks outweigh any benefits.

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Metformin (FDA pregnancy category B) is not recommended as first line treatment of cutaneous manifestations, for prevention of pregnancy complications, or for the treatment of obesity.

Preconception management of endocrine disorders

(11) As it is FDA pregnancy category X, associated with substantial teratogenicity, and can convert to a form with a prolonged half-life, (1,4) its use should avoided in women of childbearing age whenever possible.

Small molecules for psoriasis

"They are closely related medications [that] interfere with DNA synthesis and both are classified as FDA pregnancy category D," he said.

Remission before pregnancy the goal for IBD patients

(3) Of the drugs that did mention "pregnancy," less than half were classified in accordance with FDA pregnancy category ratings.

Ethical, legal, and regulatory issues regarding the study and use of medications in pregnant women

Veregen Ointment 15% has not been tested in immunosuppressed patients or in nursing mothers and is an FDA pregnancy category C drug, Dr.

Genital wart treatment options expanding

Efavirenz reclassified as FDA pregnancy category D.

Dandy-Walker variant in an infant prenatally exposed to antiretroviral medication

Although both Tdap and Td are FDA pregnancy category C, the vaccines are not considered to be contraindicated in pregnancy.

Tdap advised for preadolescents

Other useful features include a Poison Control directory, Drug Information Center directory, Pharmaceutical Manufacturer directory, table of drugs by FDA Pregnancy Category, and a summary of new entities approved in 1994.

PDR Generics

All formulations of acyclovir are assigned FDA pregnancy category C status, which indicates that safety in human pregnancies has not been determined; therefore, the drug should not be used during pregnancy unless the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Pregnancy outcomes following systemic prenatal acyclovir exposure - June 1, 1984-June 30, 1993

Its use should be avoided in pregnant women whenever possible as it is FDA pregnancy category X, associated with substantial teratogenicity, and can convert to a form with a prolonged half-life

Highlights of Skin Disease Education Foundation's 12th Annual Psoriasis forum post-test

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