Obstetrics – teratogenicity

 

 

Definition

Example

A

Safe

Folate

B

Unclear – limited data in humans

B1: safe in animals

B2: unclear in animals

B3: unsafe in animals

Paracetamol

C

Unsafe, not teratogenic

Most drugs

D

Unsafe, teratogenic

Amiodarone

X

Unsafe, highly teratogenic

Methotrexate