pharmacology in pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
what is absorption of drug like in pregnancy?
A
reduced
2
Q
renal excretion of drugs in pregnancy?
A
increased
3
Q
liver metabolism of drugs ?
A
increased
4
Q
free drug concentration ?
A
increased
5
Q
what does epidural do to time of labour?
A
increases second stage of labour
6
Q
opioid effect on neonate?
A
respiratory depression and drowsiness + neonatal withdrawal
7
Q
majority of drugs in pregnancy?
A
majprity not licensed
8
Q
doses and times of drugs in pregnancy?
A
smallest doses for the shortest possible times in pregnancy
9
Q
what do ace inhibitors cause?
A
renal hypoplasia
10
Q
cytotoxics?
A
malformations and abortions
