PMID: 7031536Nov 1, 1981Paper

Adverse effects of cardiovascular drug therapy on the fetus and neonate

Obstetrics and Gynecology
F R WitterD A Blake

Abstract

Possible adverse effects of cardiovascular medications on the fetus and the neonate have been reviewed. The major classes discussed were diuretics, antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, cardiac glycosides, and anticoagulants. The recommendations given must not be considered definitive because they are based on flawed or incomplete information. It is to be hoped that further investigation will improve this situation and will also improve our understanding of the ways in which these drugs act.

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