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1
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folic acid

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400 mcg/d normally. 600 mcg/d during preg

2
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calcium/vit d requirement

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preg 1000 mg/d ca and 600 iu/d vit d.

3
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previous category: A

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no risk in 1st trimester

4
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previous category: B

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animal studies have either no demonstrated a fetal risk + no controlled studies in preg OR animal studies have ADR that was not confirmed in preg women

5
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previous category: C

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animal studies have shown harm, no controlled studies in humans. OR studies in humans/animals not avail. give only if benefit outweighs risk.

6
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previous category: D

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pos evid of fetal risk, but benefits may outweigh risk for life-threatening or serious disease

7
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previous category: X

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use in preg is contraindicated always

8
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key teratogens: acne, abx, anticoag

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isotretinoin, topical retinoids (including tazarotene). quinolones, tetracyclines. warfarin

9
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key teratogens: dyslipidemia, HF, HTN

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statins, RAAS inhibitors (ACEIs, ARBs, aliskiren, entresto)

10
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key teratogens: hormones, migraine

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most - estradiol, proesterone (including megace), raloxifene, duavee, testosterone, contraceptives, etc. (dihydro)ergotamine

11
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key teratogens: others

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hydroxyurea, lithium, MTX, misoprostol, paroxetine, ribavirin, thalidomide, topiramate, valproic acid/divalproex, wt loss drugs

12
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tx in preg: morning sickness, NV

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lifestyle first. then pyridoxine (vit b6) +/- doxylamine

13
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tx in preg: GERD/heartburn

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lifestyle first. then ca carbonate.

14
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tx in preg: flatulence

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simethicone (gas-x)

15
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tx in preg: constipation

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lifestyle first. fiber (psyllium, ca polycarbophil, methylcellulose)

16
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tx in preg: cough, cold, allergies

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first gen anti-histamines (chlorpheniramine is choice or benadryl) are first line. loratidine and cetirizine can be rec in 2nd-3rd trimester. budesonide (rhinocort) or beclomethason (beconase) for chronic allergies. avoid liquid forms with alcohol. PO decongestants not rec.

17
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tx in preg: pain

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apap first line. avoid NSAIDS and opioids

18
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tx in preg: asthma

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mx steroid: inhaled budesonide. rescue tx: albuterol.

19
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tx in preg: HTN

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labetalol, methyldopa, nifedipine. RAAS inhibitors are contraindicated.

20
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tx in preg: DB

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lifestyle first. insulin preferred. metformin and glyburide are used.

21
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tx in preg: VTE/mech valve

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LMWH preferred. pneumatic compression devices sometimes used. warfarin is teratogenic

22
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tx in preg: hypothyroidism

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levothyroxine needs 30-50% inc

23
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tx in preg: hyperthyroidism

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PTU in 1st trimester. methimazole in 2nd and 3rd trimester.

24
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pain in lactation

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do not use codeine, tramadol, or opioids d/t risk with 2d6 ultra metabolizers

25
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HIV in lactation

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not rec to breastfeed

26
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specific meds in lactation

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avoid: amphetamines, ergotamines, lamotrigine, lithium, statins. metronidazole: milk should be pumped and discarded for 12-24 h after single dose, try to avoid. phenobarbital can result in acute withdrawal effects

27
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supplements in lactation

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400 iu of vit d daily until baby consuming at least 1 L of vit D fortified formula/day.