Prescribing in Pregnancy

A comprehensive overview of prescribing medications during pregnancy and lactation, specifically focusing on the delicate balance between treating maternal conditions and ensuring fetal or infant safety. The material addresses various drug classes, including antibiotics and anti-infective agents, treatments for cardiovascular and endocrine diseases, drugs for rheumatic and neurological conditions (like epilepsy), and medications for diabetes and asthma, noting that many drugs are not unequivocally safe due to limited controlled studies. Furthermore, the source details the risks and management of anticoagulant therapy and the complex issues surrounding the use of drugs of misuse during gestation. Throughout the text, the importance of detailed ultrasound examination for fetal abnormality screening and the need for expert consultation when prescribing high-risk drugs are emphasized.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/pharmacy_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/