Drugs to avoid in Pregnancy.

Drugs known to cause congenital malformations:

Anticonvulsants	Lithium
Cytotoxics	Retinoids (systemic)
Danazol	Warfarin

Drugs that can affect fetal growth and development:

• ACE inhibitors (after 12wks) — fetal or neonatal renal failure;

• Barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and opioids (near term) — drug dependence in fetus;

• NSAIDs (after 12wks) — premature closure of ductus arteriosus;

• Tetracyclines (after 12wks) — abnormalities of teeth and bone;

• Warfarin — fetal or neonatal haemorrhage;