The relation between antihistamine medication during early pregnancy and birth defects
Joint Authors
Shawqi, Rabah M.
Sayf al-Din, Nifin S.
Source
The Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics
Issue
Vol. 16, Issue 4 (31 Oct. 2015), pp.287-290, 4 p.
Publisher
Egyptian Society of Human Genetics
Publication Date
2015-10-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Antihistamines are a group of medications which can inhibit various histaminic actions at one of two histamine receptors (H1 or H2).
H1 receptor antagonists are used for the relief of allergic dermatological and nondermatological conditions.
We will review classes of antihistamines (H1 antagonists) and the relationship between specific antihistamines and specific birth defects.
Although many findings provide reassurance about the relative safety of many antihistamine drugs and that any malformation reported is most probably caused by chance, studies are still required to assure fetal safety.
As pruritus is sometimes troublesome for pregnant women topical medications like emollients should be tried first in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Also pregnant women should be advised to consult their health care provider before taking any medication.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shawqi, Rabah M.& Sayf al-Din, Nifin S.. 2015. The relation between antihistamine medication during early pregnancy and birth defects. The Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics،Vol. 16, no. 4, pp.287-290.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-607933
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shawqi, Rabah M.& Sayf al-Din, Nifin S.. The relation between antihistamine medication during early pregnancy and birth defects. The Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics Vol. 16, no. 4 (2015), pp.287-290.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-607933
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shawqi, Rabah M.& Sayf al-Din, Nifin S.. The relation between antihistamine medication during early pregnancy and birth defects. The Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics. 2015. Vol. 16, no. 4, pp.287-290.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-607933
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 290
Record ID
BIM-607933