PHA 910 - Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation Elective

Credit Hours: 2
Women taking any kind of medication has more than doubled in the last 30 years. Current evidence suggests that that the majority of women take at least one prescription drug during pregnancy, with many taking the medications during the first trimester when organogenesis is occurring. Not only do these include prescription medications, but over the counter medications and herbal supplements. This course will provide information on teratogenesis during pregnancy, a review the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy and lactation categories, and up to date information about medication use in pregnancy and lactation and methods for mitigation of risk.