Category - Pregnancy drugs

Complete list of drugs used during pregnancy and lactation, its category as per FDA explained here, PG drugs teratogenic effect of drugs used during pregnancy

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Category

 

 

A

 

Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk

 

B

 

May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk

 

C

 

Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done

 

D

 

Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk

 

X

 

Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist

 

N A

 

Information not available

 

 

 

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