- Classification of medicines according to their risk
- Care that pregnant women should take before taking medication
- 1. Only take medication under medical advice
- 2. Always read the package insert
- Natural remedies contraindicated in pregnancy
- How to cure diseases without medicines
Virtually all drugs are contraindicated in pregnancy and should only be used under medical guidance. To assess the risk / benefit the drug may bring during pregnancy, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has created a risk rating.
According to the FDA, drugs classified as risk D or X are prohibited during pregnancy because they can cause fetal malformation or miscarriage, and drugs recommended for use during pregnancy are risk B and C due to the absence of studies conducted in pregnant women. Thus, only drugs with risk A can be used during pregnancy, but always under the guidance of the obstetrician.
Information about the risk that the drug has is present in its package insert and therefore the pregnant woman should only take the drugs prescribed by the doctor during pregnancy, but she should also read the package insert to check if there is a risk or what are the side effects that may occur. to occur.
Classification of medicines according to their risk
The classification of medicines indicates that:
Risk A - There is no evidence of risk in women. Well-controlled studies do not reveal problems in the first trimester of pregnancy and there is no evidence of problems in the second and third trimesters.
- Examples: Folic acid, Retinol A, Pyridoxine, Vitamin D3, Lyothyronine.
Risk B - There are no adequate studies in women. In animal experiments, no risks were found, but side effects were found that were not confirmed in women, especially during the last trimester of pregnancy.
- Examples: Benzatron, Gamax, Keforal, Simvastatin, Busonid.
Risk C - There are no adequate studies in women. In animal experiments there have been some side effects on the fetus, but the benefit of the product may justify the potential risk during pregnancy.
- Examples: Hepatilon, Gamaline V, Pravacol, Desonida, Tolrest.
Risk D - There is evidence of risk in human fetuses. Only use if the benefit justifies the potential risk. In life-threatening situations or in case of serious illnesses for which safer medicines cannot be used.
- Examples: Apyrin (Acetylsalicylic acid); Amitriptyline; Spironolactone, Azathioprine, Streptomycin, Primidone, Benzodiazepines, Phenytoin, Bleomycin, Phenobarbital, Propylthiouracil, Cyclophosphamide, Cisplatine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Cytarabine, Imipramine, Clobazam, Clorazone, Valproate, Cortoprote, Clprozine, Valproate, Clprozine, Valproate
Risk X - Studies have revealed fetal malformation or abortion. The risks during pregnancy outweigh the potential benefits. Do not use under any circumstances during pregnancy.
- Examples: Tetracyclines, Methotrexate, Penicillamine.
Care that pregnant women should take before taking medication
The care that a pregnant woman should take before taking any medication includes:
1. Only take medication under medical advice
To avoid complications every pregnant woman should only take medication under medical guidance. Even commonly used drugs, such as paracetamol to relieve a simple headache, should be avoided during pregnancy.
Although its use is released, taking more than 500 mg of Paracetamol during pregnancy can damage the liver, bringing more complications than benefits. In addition, some medications are prohibited at different stages of pregnancy. For example, Voltaren is contraindicated after 36 weeks of gestation with a serious risk to the baby's life.
2. Always read the package insert
Even if the medicine has been prescribed by the doctor, you should read the package insert to see what your risk of use is during pregnancy and what side effects may occur. If in doubt, go back to the doctor.
Whoever took any medication without knowing that she was pregnant should not worry, but should stop using the medication and do the prenatal exams to check if there was any change in the baby.
Natural remedies contraindicated in pregnancy
Some examples of natural remedies contraindicated in pregnancy are those composed of the following medicinal plants:
| Aloe vera | Forest pasture | Coarse herb | Jaborandi |
| Catuaba | Santa Maria herb | Swallow Herb | Critter herb |
| Angelica | Cinnamon | Ivy | Purslane |
| Jarrinha | Tear of Our Lady | Macaé herb | Sacred cascara |
| Arnica | Myrrh | Sourdish | Rhubarb |
| Artemisia | Copaiba | Guaco | Jurubeba |
| Sene | Carnation of the gardens | Stone break | Ipe |
How to cure diseases without medicines
What is recommended to do to recover faster during pregnancy is:
- Rest as much as possible so that the body invests the energy in curing the disease; Invest in a light diet and drink plenty of water so that the body is properly hydrated.
In case of fever, what you can do is take a bath with a warm temperature, neither warm, nor very cold and wear light clothes. Dipyrone and paracetamol can be used in pregnancy, but only under medical guidance, and it is important to keep the doctor informed of any changes.
