Psychiatric Disorders and Substance Abuse in Pregnancy AND DRUGS Flashcards
Approx half of suicides occur how long after giving birth?
Half suicides occur up to 12 weeks postnatally
Which condition predicts postnatal depression?
Anxiety
Why must you avoid benzos in pregnancy?
Can cause cleft lip/palate
Neonatal withdrawal
If you have bipolar, chances of baby being affected?
1 in 7
If mother has schizophrenia, what are the chances of child developing it?
10%
Which antipsychotics can you give for schizophrenia during pregnancy?
Haloperidol and
Chlorpromazine appear safe
Side effects of clozapine, olanzapine and risperidone in pregnancy?
Can cause gestational diabetes
IUGR
Anticholinergic drugs are often prescribed for extra-pyramidal symptoms, can they be used in pregnancy?
no
Effect of olanzapine in breastfed baby
Causes extra-pyramidal effects
Name 2 antipsychotics contraindicated in breast feeding
Clozapine
Lithium
If you prescribe haloperidol/chlorpromazine, what must you observe for in the baby?
Look for lethargy and sedation and whether they are reaching milestones or not
Complications of eating disorders in pregnancy?
IUGR, prematurity, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia, metabolic alkalosis, miscarriage, premature delivery
Side effect of venlaxafine
Hypertension
Side effect of paroxetine
Cardiac abnormalities
Which anti-depressants pass into breast milk?
TCAs and SSRIs
-citalopram and fluoxetine especially (high levels)
Risk carries by all anti-depressants?
All antidepressants carry risk withdrawal or toxicity in neonates: usually self limiting and mild
Which TCAs are safe for pregnancy and breast feeding?
Amitryptiline and noritryptiline