pregnancy catagories Flashcards
1
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Pregnancy Drug Category A
A
Human studies show no risks
2
Q
Pregnancy Drug Category B
A
No evidence of risk in humans, presumed safe because of animal studies.
3
Q
Pregnancy Drug Category C
A
Possible risk, unsafe, but potential benefits may outweigh potential risks.
4
Q
Pregnancy Drug Category D
A
Positive risk, unsafe, but possible benefits may outweigh potential risks.
5
Q
Pregnancy Drug Category X
A
Contraindicated in pregnancy, highly unsafe.
6
Q
Pregnancy Category X Drugs
A
Alcohol, Androgens, cocaine, Warfarin, Diethylstilbestrol, Penicillamine, Isotretinoin, Live Vaccines, Statins, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Misoprostol, iodides, Thalidomide.
