Neonatal Flashcards
What are the most used maternal drugs that effect the fetus?
Antibiotics
Do most drugs cross the placenta?
Yes… nearly all. Short and long term effects to fetus possible.
What types of drugs usually cross placenta?
Lipophilic Non-ionized Low Molecular weight Non-protein bound free Unmetabolized
What is the molecular weight cut off for placental crossing?
1000 will not cross
What is variable in placental drug exposure?
genetic polymorphisms
How does the placenta metabolize drugs?
Aromatic oxidation:
hydroxylation
alkylation
methylation
What percent of fetal blood goes directly into fetal liver?
40-60%
What 6 ways can drug cause teratogenicity?
- folate
- neural crest
- endocrine
- ROS
- vascular
- receptor/enzymes
* NSAIDS
* SSRIs
What does thalidomide cause?
phocomelia (seal limbs)
What must a drug show to be called a teratogen?
- classic defined effects
- stage of effect
- dose dependency
What percent of US pregnancies are unplanned?
50%
What percent of births have some defect?
4% - not all from drugs though
What is of utmost importance in teratagenicity?
Timing of exposure
What do earlier exposures cause? later?
Early: organs
Late: psychologic
What two species are drugs usually tested in?
Rat
Rabbit
What are SSRIs used to treat? Does this cause problems?
Depression: chronic lipophilic drug can cause problems
What are pregnancy exposure registries?
Women can volunteer their experiences with any drug in pregnancy