TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Pregnancy and Lactation A1 - Whalen, Karen L. A1 - Patel, Priti N. A2 - Sutton, S. Scott PY - 2020 T2 - McGraw Hill’s NAPLEX® Review Guide, 4e AB - Drug use before and during pregnancy requires special considerations, since medications have the potential to affect the developing fetus. In addition, pregnancy alters pharmacokinetic parameters of some medications, resulting in a need for dosage adjustment. Drug regimens for management of acute and chronic disorders in pregnancy should be tailored to optimize the health of the mother while minimizing risk to the fetus. After delivery, measures should be taken to minimize drug exposure to the breastfeeding infant. Pharmacists can play a key role in maximizing the safe and effective use of medications during pregnancy and lactation. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/18 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1179736522 ER -