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Pregnancy category is done in pharmacology. There are 5 categories. These are A, B, C, D and X. Category A means there is no possibly adverse effect of a drug on fetus. category B means there in no possible adverse effect on fetus on Laboratory Testing. category C means these is a possible adverse effect on laboratory testing animals. category D means there is a possible adverse effect on laboratory testing animals and on human fetus. And, category X means there is 95% chances of adverse effect on human fetus.
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What class drug is Diethylpropion for pregnancy?
Benzphetamine is category X during pregnancy. Diethylpropion is category B.
What category is metformin classified in for pregnancy?
Insulin is classified as category B in pregnancy.Insulin glargine (Lantus), an insulin analog which is suitable for once-daily dosing, is classified as category C
What antidepressant is classified in the FDA pregnancy category B?
Currently, no antidepressant medications are classified in pregnancy category B. Wellbutrin (bupropion) is the only antidepressant that was classified by the FDA in pregnancy category B, in the past. However, it has now been assigned by the FDA to category C. Fluoxetine, desipramine, phenelzine, sertraline, trazodone, nefazodone, venlafaxine, and mirtazapine by the FDA are classified in pregnancy category C. Paroxetine, amitriptyline, imipramine, and nortriptyline are classified iby the FDA in pregnancy Category D with positive evidence of human fetal risk.
What anti anxiety medications are pregnancy category b?
Buspar
What category is sulfonylurea classified in for pregnancy?
These drugs are classified as category B in pregnancy
Can anorexiants be used during pregnancy?
Benzphetamine is category X during pregnancy. Diethylpropion is category B. Other anorexiants have not been rated; however their use during pregnancy does not appear to be advisable. Safety for use of anorexiants has not been evaluated.
What is the pregnancy risk factor for?
Pregnancy risk factor is category B (acebutolol, pindolol, sotalol) or category C (atenolol, labetalol, esmolol, metoprolol, nadolol, timolol, propranolol, penbutolol, carteolol, bisoprolol).
What medicians can you take while pregnant?
Drugs are all rated with pregnancy categories. Pregnancy category A- Proven safe Pregnancy category B- Not proven in humans, but widely believed to be safe and still administered. It has been proven safe in animal tests. Pregnancy category C- No safety tests have been performed, safety not known Pregnancy category D- Animal tests have shown fetal deformities, but no human tests have been done Pregnancy category X- Drug has been proven to cause birth defects in humans.
Is cefuroxime safe during pregnancy?
It's category B don't use if it's not necessary
What is pregnancy category?
Pregnancy category-- A system of classifying drugs according to their established risks for use during pregnancy.
What is the pregnancy risk factor for thiazide diuretics?
category B (chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide, metolazone) or category C (bendroflumethiazide, benzthiazide, hydroflumethiazide, methyclothiazide, trichlormethiazide).
Is medazine safe during pregnancy?
It comes in category B. It is considered as safe drug. But not established as totally safe. You should use the category A drugs, whenever available.
