Insulin is classified as category B in pregnancy.Insulin glargine (Lantus), an insulin analog which is suitable for once-daily dosing, is classified as category C
Currently, no antidepressant medications are classified in pregnancy category B. Wellbutrin (bupropion) is the only antidepressant that was classified by the FDA in pregnancy category B, in the past. However, it has now been assigned by the FDA to category C. Fluoxetine, desipramine, phenelzine, sertraline, trazodone, nefazodone, venlafaxine, and mirtazapine by the FDA are classified in pregnancy category C. Paroxetine, amitriptyline, imipramine, and nortriptyline are classified iby the FDA in pregnancy Category D with positive evidence of human fetal risk.
The drugs are classified as pregnancy category C, based on evidence of inhibition of fetal growth in rats given more than four times the normal human dose.
What similarities do some of these drugs share in Pregnancy category X
Amphetamines are all category C during pregnancy. Breastfeeding while receiving amphetamines is not recommended because the infant may experience withdrawal symptoms.
Pregnancy category-- A system of classifying drugs according to their established risks for use during pregnancy.
Pregnancy category-- A system of classifying drugs according to their established risks for use during pregnancy.
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Benzphetamine is category X during pregnancy. Diethylpropion is category B.
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