Both antihistamines and glucocorticoids have demonstrated a lack of toxicity when used during pregnancy for the management of allergy symptoms. Some antihistamines are also administered with success in the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum ( Chapter 2.4 ) or as sleeping…
Most of the commonly used analgesics can also be used during pregnancy. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is the first choice and is considered relatively safe in any trimester. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) in analgesic doses close to delivery may increase the risk of…
1.1 Introduction Most prescribers and users of drugs are familiar with the precautions given concerning drug use during the first trimester of pregnancy. These warnings were introduced after the thalidomide disaster in the early 1960s. However, limiting the exercise of…