Two Drugs Receive Pregnancy Category Changes

• Autores: Diane S. Aschenbrenner
• Localización: American Journal of Nursing, ISSN 0002-936X, Vol. 113, Nº. 9, 2013, págs. 27-28
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • * Magnesium sulfate's pregnancy category has been shifted from A to D (benefits of use may outweigh risks) when the drug is used off label to control preterm labor.

    * The pregnancy category of valproate products has changed from D to X (risks outweigh any benefit), but only when the drug is used to treat migraine headache