Therapeutic drugs in pregnancy. Caution is the watchword
Niebyl, J.R.
Postgraduate Medicine 75(8): 165-6 169-72
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-5481 PMID: 6728734 Document Number: 235193
Many medical conditions during pregnancy are best treated initially with nonpharmacologic remedies. Before a drug is used during pregnancy, the indications should be clear and the risk-benefit ratio should justify its use. Then, the minimum effective dose should be employed. If possible, therapy should be postponed until after the first trimester.