In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Catherine Stika brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Drugs in Pregnancy. The use of medications during pregnancy can be difficult to manage because not only is research lagging in this area, but typically drugs are not studied for use in pregnant women. In this issue, key experts provide a state-of-the-art review on clinical pharmacology in pregnancy, with a look at commonly prescribed medications as well as over-the-counter medications.
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Contains 17 practice-oriented topics including obstetrical pharmacology; over-the-counter medications in pregnancy; antibiotic use in pregnancy; opioids in pregnancy; mood disorder medications in pregnancy; and more.�
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Provides in-depth clinical reviews on drugs in pregnancy, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.�
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Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.�
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Table of Contents
Principles of Obstetric Pharmacology: Maternal Physiologic and Hepatic Metabolism ChangesInclusion of Pregnant and Lactating People in Clinical Research: Lessons Learned and Opportunities
Over-The-Counter Drugs and Pregnancy
Antihypertensives in Pregnancy
Aspirin and Pravastatin for Preeclampsia Prevention in High-Risk Pregnancy
Magnesium Sulfate Use in Pregnancy for Preeclampsia Prophylaxis and Fetal Neuroprotection: Regimens in High-Income and Low/Middle-Income Countries
Obstetric Indications for Progestin Therapy
Antenatal Steroids and Tocolytics in Pregnancy
Medications for Managing Preexisting and Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy
Antibiotics in Labor and Delivery
Analgesia in Pregnancy
COVID-19 Therapeutics and Considerations for Pregnancy
An Overview of Antiviral Treatments in Pregnancy
Antiretrovirals for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Treatment and Prevention in Pregnancy
A Clinical Review of the Use of Common Psychiatric Medications in Pregnancy: Guidelines for Obstetrical Providers
Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy
Anticoagulation Regimens in Pregnancy
Antiseizure Medications in Pregnancy
