Pregnancy Categories Flashcards
1
Q
Category A
A
Controlled studies show no risk or find no evidence of harm.
2
Q
Category B
A
Animal studies show no risks, but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women.
3
Q
Category C
A
Animal studies have shown risk to the fetus, there are no controlled studies in women
Benefits may outweigh risks
4
Q
Category D
A
There is positive evidence of potential fetal risk,
Benefits may outweigh risks
5
Q
Category X
A
Studies in animals or human beings have demonstrated fetal abnormalities, or there is evidence of fetal risk.
Risks outweigh benefits
