Teratogens Flashcards
What 3 things was Thalidomide originally used for?
- Tx of influenza
- anti-emetic
- Sleep aid
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20-30% of kids exposed to Thalidomide during a critical period in the first trimester developed what?
Phocomelia (limb defects)
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Thalidomide inhibits what?
inhibits angiogenesis during limb bud formation
What are the 5 possible mechanisms of teratogenesis?
- Antineoplastic agents–> through cytotoxicity
- Directly interact w/ DNA
- Affect Angiogenesis
- Inhibit enzymes
- Cause Nutrient and vitamin deficiencies (ex: folate antagonists)
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Antineoplastic agents often produce teratogenicity through what?
Cytotoxicity
Which 3 antiepileptic drugs are known teratogens
- Carbamazepine
- Phenytoin
- Valproate
Antiepileptic drugs can cause what syndrome in the fetus
Fetal hydantoin syndrome
The antiepileptic drugs (Carbamazepine, phenytoin and valproate) cause what 3 defects
- Craniofacial
- Cardiac
- Limb
Which two antiepileptic drugs cause NTDs?
Carbamazepine and valproate
How do you manage a pregnant patient on antiepileptic drugs?
- Use lowest possible dose to maintain control
- Folic acid 4mg daily
Some suggest that Carbamazepine has the ability to produce effects similar to what
phenytoin embryopathy
T/F: Isotretinoins (Retinoids) can cause miscarriage in ~40%
True
Isotretinoin (Retinoids) can cause what 6 abnormalities
1. External ear defects/absence
2. Congenital heart defects
3. Hydrocephalus
- mental retardation
- hypertelorism
- clefts
Which drug can cause external ear defects/absence and hydrocephalus?
Isotretinoin (retinoids)
How do you manage patients on isotretinoins in regards to pregnancy
effective pregnancy prevention
What can warfarin cause in pregnancy at 6-9wks
Fetal-warfarin Syndrome
What 3 sxs make up Fetal Warfarin Syndrome
- Nasal hypoplasia
- Calcific stippling of epiphyses
- Short stubby fingers
What 2 things can Warfarin cause when used after the first Trimester
- CNS defects (from in utero hemorrhage w/ scarring)
- Bone defects (dwarfism, scoliosis, skull defects)