This practical handbook provides detailed guidelines on prescribing drugs in all classes and for a wide variety of diseases and disorders during pregnancy, with numerous boxes and tables to assist understanding.

Drugs and Pregnancy covers a comprehensive range of topics, including:

Introduction to Drugs in Pregnancy

Antimicrobials during Pregnancy: Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, and Parasitic Indications

Cardiovascular Drugs during Pregnancy

Endocrine Disorders, Contraception, and Hormone Therapy during Pregnancy: Embryotoxic versus Fetal Effects

Antiasthma Agents during Pregnancy

Anesthetic Agents and Surgery during Pregnancy

Antineoplastic Drugs during Pregnancy

Analgesics during Pregnancy

Anticonvulsant Drugs during Pregnancy

Psychotropic Use during Pregnancy

Antihistamines, Decongestants, and Expectorants during Pregnancy

Nutritional and Dietary Supplementation during Pregnancy

Use of Dermatologics during Pregnancy

Drug Overdoses during Pregnancy

Miscellaneous Drugs during Pregnancy: Tocolytics, Immunosuppressants, and Biologic Therapeutics

Substance Abuse during Pregnancy

Includes Online Support Material