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Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the fetus and there are no controlled studies in women available. Category C drugs sholud only be given if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
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Which is the safest pregnancy category?
c
What category is sulfonylurea classified in for pregnancy?
These drugs are classified as category B in pregnancy
What category is metformin classified in for pregnancy?
Insulin is classified as category B in pregnancy.Insulin glargine (Lantus), an insulin analog which is suitable for once-daily dosing, is classified as category C
What antidepressant is classified in the FDA pregnancy category B?
Currently, no antidepressant medications are classified in pregnancy category B. Wellbutrin (bupropion) is the only antidepressant that was classified by the FDA in pregnancy category B, in the past. However, it has now been assigned by the FDA to category C. Fluoxetine, desipramine, phenelzine, sertraline, trazodone, nefazodone, venlafaxine, and mirtazapine by the FDA are classified in pregnancy category C. Paroxetine, amitriptyline, imipramine, and nortriptyline are classified iby the FDA in pregnancy Category D with positive evidence of human fetal risk.
What does the drug category C for pregnancy consist of?
Category C: No adequate human or animal studies; or adverse fetal effects in animal studies, but no available human data.
Is disodium hydrogen citrate contraindicated in pregnancy?
Disodium hydrogen citrate is contraindicated in pregnancy. Disodium hydrate citrate is a category C which state that it is unsafe for use in pregnancy.
What is the pregnancy risk factor for?
Pregnancy risk factor is category B (acebutolol, pindolol, sotalol) or category C (atenolol, labetalol, esmolol, metoprolol, nadolol, timolol, propranolol, penbutolol, carteolol, bisoprolol).
What category are thiazolidinediones classified in for pregnancy?
The drugs are classified as pregnancy category C, based on evidence of inhibition of fetal growth in rats given more than four times the normal human dose.
What medicians can you take while pregnant?
Drugs are all rated with pregnancy categories. Pregnancy category A- Proven safe Pregnancy category B- Not proven in humans, but widely believed to be safe and still administered. It has been proven safe in animal tests. Pregnancy category C- No safety tests have been performed, safety not known Pregnancy category D- Animal tests have shown fetal deformities, but no human tests have been done Pregnancy category X- Drug has been proven to cause birth defects in humans.
What is the pregnancy risk factor for ACE II inhibitors?
category C during the first trimester and category D during the second and third trimesters.
What is the pregnancy risk category for Naproxen?
According to the FDA and the manufacturer (Roche Laboratories Inc, Nutley, NJ), naproxen is Pregnancy Category C, especially during the last 3 months of pregnancy. Pregnant women should consult their physicians before taking naproxen.
What is pregnancy category?
Pregnancy category-- A system of classifying drugs according to their established risks for use during pregnancy.
