Pregnancy and Lactation

Medications Considered Safe to Use during Breast Feeding

Medications Considered Safe to Use during Breast Feeding

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The below list is evaluated based on current scientific knowledge of these drugs, and are currently believed to be safe to use during the nursing period.   Generic Name – Primary Uses Acyclovir – Antiviral medicine Azithromycin – Antibiotic Aztreonam – Antibiotic Acetazolamide – Diuretic Acetoaminophen – Antipyretic and analgesic drug/ Fever reducer and Pain…

Pregnancy Categories Based on FDA and TGA

Pregnancy Categories Based on FDA and TGA

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As per FDA, pregnancy categories are: Category A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).   Category B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are…