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21 - Respiratory Drug Therapy in Pregnancy

from Section 5 - Other Pulmonary Issues in Pregnancy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 April 2020

Stephen E. Lapinsky
Affiliation:
Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto
Lauren A. Plante
Affiliation:
Drexel University Hospital, Philadelphia
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Summary

Prescribing in pregnancy and breastfeeding requires a thoughtful approach, considering maternal, fetal and neonatal physiology, and the pharmacokinetics of the prescribed drug. This chapter aims to familiarize the reader with pregnancy-related issues that should be taken into account when prescribing medications in the peri-partum period.

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