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 appropriate,
and full references are available on the book’s website
www.drugs-and-pregnancy.com. The book provides detailed guidelines on
prescribing drugs in all classes, and for a wide variety of diseases and
disorders, during pregnancy. Opening with a helpful analysis of
potential risks and benefits of prescribing in pregnancy, the book moves
on to consider the implications of both medications for pre-existing
conditions and those that develop during pregnancy, including
antimicrobials, drugs for cardiovascular disease, asthma and endocrine
disorders, antineoplastic agents, skin preparations, epilepsy treatments
and psychiatric drugs. Invaluable guidance on anesthetic administration
and the use of pain relieving medication during pregnancy and labor,
and helpful advice on the possible side-effects associated with
over-the-counter preparations such as cold and ‘flu remedies,
antihistamines and nutritional supplements is also provided
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