1、Click to edit Master title style,Click to edit Master text styles,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,*,Drugs in pregnancy&lactation,By,Dr Attia M Jabr,Dr Amal Hassanain,Faculty of Medicine,Qassim University,1,There are two major considerations regarding drug use in pregnant women:,Eff
2、ect of pregnancy on,:,drugs (pharmacokinetics),Effect of drugs on,:,pregnancy(fetus),Drugs in pregnancy,Introduction,About 40%,of pregnant women take drugs(at least 1drug),6%,take drugs during 1,st,trimester(exclude folic,iron,vitamins),The most common drugs are,analgesics,antibacterial,antacids.,Wh
3、at about new drugs?,4,I.Effect of pregnancy on drugs(,Pharmacokinetics,),Absorption,:,The rate,may be,reduced,because of delayed gastric emptying,The extent,may not be absorbed,Vomiting,is common,.Effect?,Reduced bioavailability,5,Effect of pregnancy on drugs,B)Distribution:,1,.,Maternal,plasma volu
4、me,&ECF,50%(3,rd,trimester),2.,Total body water,20%&total body fat,3.,What is the effect on,Vd,&steady state concentration?,4.,Serum albumin,by about 20%(in pre-,eclampsia,35%),5.,Alpha1-acid glycoprotein,By about 40%(in pre-,eclampsia,100%),6.The free fraction of,acidic drugs,7.The free fraction of
5、basic drugs,8.E.G.Diazepam,phenytoin,valproate,.What?,What is the effect on,t,of the drug?E.g.,phenytoin,6,Drug metabolism:,Hepatic microsomal mixed function oxidase,Increased during pregnancy(2,nd,3,rd,),Explain why he rate of clearance of,phenytoin,valproate,carbamazepine,is increased during preg
6、nancy,There is no change in,hepatic blood flow,.Effect?Drugs of,first pass effect,.Examples,propranolol,7,Effect of pregnancy on drugs,B.,Excretion:,Effective renal plasma flow,(doubles),GFR,by 70%,Clearance rate increases e.g.ampicillin.,Solve?,What about dose in UTI?,Explain why the dosages of dig
7、oxin and lithium,are increased during pregnancy?,Do you think that pregnancy can also affect drug pharmaco-dyamics?,B.blockers,8,Effect of pregnancy on drugs,II.,Effect of drugs on fetus,Drugs can influence fetal development at 3 separate stages:,Fertilization&implantation period,:from conception to
8、 about,17,days gestation,Organogenesis,:,18-55,days,Growth&development,:,56,th,day onward,9,Terminology:,Dysmorphogenesis&teratogenicity,1-,Teratogen:,agent that interferes with,normal growth&development,of Foetus describe drugs or chemicals that cause major or gross birth Defects,2-Congenital malfo
9、rmations:,structural,abnormalities of,prenatal,origin that are present,at birth,12,Teratogens,A substance,organism,physical agents or deficiency state capable of inducing,abnormal structure or function,such as:,Gross,structural,abnormalities,Functional,deficiencies,Intrauterine,growth restriction,Be
10、havioral,aberrations,Demise,Teratogenic Factors,13,Timing of exposure,Developmental stage during exposure,Maternal dose and duration,Maternal pharmacokinetics,Genetic factors/phenotypes,Interactions between agents,3-,Congenital anomaly,:,non-reversible,birth defects,caused by genetic predisposition
11、or drug exposure may be,obvious,at birth (,hydrocephalus,)or,delayed,many years to be identified(behavioural&intellectual disorders)within utero,alcohol exposure),4-Dysmorphogenesis,:structural&functional defects,Thalidomide,Isotretinoin,Warfarin,Valproic Acid,Carbamezepine,Coumarin,Phenytoin,Effect
12、 of drugs on pregnancy(fetus):,1-Placental drug transfer,:,Factors affecting the rate of drug transfer across placenta and its effect on fetus,:1.,Physico,-chemical properties of the drug,:a),Molecular weight(size),:,Drugs with MW 600 cross easily Most drugs,Drugs with very large MW,e,.,g,Insulin&He
13、parin,Can not cross,b,),Lipid solubility,:,Lipid soluble(un-ionized)substances cross rapidly,Weakly basic drugs may become,trapped,in fetal circulation(Slightly lower pH compared to maternal plasma)e.g,.thiopental,.,c),Ionization:,Molecules that are ionized at physiological pH cross slowly(e.g.,sali
14、cylates,tubocurarine)NB.Consider any drug can cross the placenta.E.g.atenolol.,d),Protein binding,Only free unbound drugs,cross placenta,2.,The rate at which the drug crosses the placenta and amount reaching the fetus,:,a.Uterine&umbilical bl.flow,Maternal blood pressure,Cord compression,Drug therap
15、y,alpha-stimulant,b.Maternal diseases,pregnancy-induced hypertension,DM,change permeability of placenta,c)Placental transporters,:,e.g.PGp with anticancer drugs,protease inhibitors,d.,Placental and fetal drug metabolism,e.g.oxidation reactions of placenta,fetal liver 50%,3.,The duration,of exposure
16、to the drug,4,.,Distribution,characteristics in different fetal tissues,5.,Stage of placental and fetal development,at the time of exposure to the drug,6,.,The effects of drugs used in,combination,19,2-Pharmacological effects,:,Drugs crossing placenta may exert,direct,effect (corticosteroids,adrenal
17、 suppression),indirect,effect (anti-hypertensives,fetal hypoxia 2ry,to maternal hypotension),Drugs may affect:,Organ development,Organ function,1.Fertilization&implantation period,Interference by drugs in this stage leads to,failure of pregnancy(death of fetus),at a very early and probably sub-clini
18、cal stage.,21,The most sensitive period to Teratogenic effects,Tetragon=any substance that produces deformity,Different in species(animals,humans),Thalidomide,Phenytoin 5%,warfarin 25%,The most common Teratogenic drugs are:,22,2.Organogenesis,Drug,Effect,Danazol,Sex hormones,Verilization of female f
19、et.,Multiple,cardiac,Lithium,cardiac,Phenytoin,Craniofacial;limb,Carbamazepine,Craniofacial;limb,Valproate,Neural tube,warfarin,Multiple defects;chondrodysplasia,retinoids,CNS,craniofacial,heart,Predictable toxic drug actions in the fetus,Opioids,dependence of fetus and newborn,ACEI,irreversible,ren
20、al damage of fetus,Diethylstilbosterol,adenocarcinoma of vagina after puberty,23,Definition:,Developmental abnormality&drug,Animal studies,Rate of spontaneous is 1-2%,Teratogenic mechanisms:,Poorly,understood and multi-factorial,Direct effect,on maternal tissues with 2ry effect on fetal tissues.,Oxy
21、gen and nutrients,through placenta,Direct actions on fetal tissues e.g.differentiation of developing tissues.E.g.,Vit.A analogues,Deficiency of critical substance like,folic acid,24,Teratogenesis,Dangerous period,:,2,nd,to 8,th,weeks of pregnancy(structural abnormalities,Later on:dugs affect,growth,
22、development,integrity,of body structure especially brain,But what about,the stored drug,?,Like,etritinate,?2 years,25,Teratogenesis,CAUSES OF BIRTH DEFECTS IN HUMANS,Schardein JL,2000.,*Evidence:Level B,Characters of the teratogen:,To be defined as,a teratogen,the substance or the process should:,Re
23、sult in a characteristic set of,malformation,Exert its effect at a particular,stage,of fetal development,Shows,dose-dependence,incidence,E.g.,retinoids,warfarin,sex hormones,Food and drug administration classification of Drugs in pregnancy,FDA Categories:,teratogenic risk of drugs,DRUG LABEL,Pregnan
24、cy“Categories,”,A,Controlled studies in,humans,no risk,e.g,Penicillin?,B,animal studies,show no risk,but no controlled human,OR,animal studies show adverse effects,),e.g.,Acetaminophen,Cephalosporins,C,Animal studies,positive(teratogen)but no control.human,Human&animals,lacking.,Risk cannot ruled ou
25、t,.g,Aspirin,Chloramphenicol,corticosteroid,Ciprofloxacin,Digoxin,Metronidazole,D,Human data,show risk,benefit may outweigh,e.g.,Enalapril,Captopril,Glyburide,Indapamide,Amitriptyline,X,Animal or human data positive.,Risk outweigh benefit,.,Contraindicated.,e.g.Oral contraceptives,Triazolam,Ethanol,
26、estrogen,*,30,Drugs with high risk of causing abnormalities,Drug,Effect,Alcohol,Fetal alcohol syndrome,Androgens,Virilization;multiple defects,Anticancer,Multiple congenital defects,Carbimazole,Aplasia cutis,Corticosteroids,Cleft palate,Cyproterone,Feminization of male fetus,Ergotamine,Increase uter
27、ine tone,Misoprostol,Increase uterine tone,Fibrinolytic like streptokinase,Placental separation,Tetracyclines,Bone,yellow discoloration,Valproate,Neural tube defects,Vit.A analogues,Congenital defects,Warfarin,Multiple congenital defects,Drugs considered to be proven human teratogens,ACE inhibitors,
28、Danazol,Cumarin derivatives(warfarin),Diethylstilbestrol,Ethanol,Lithium,Vitamin A and derivatives,e.g.isotretinoin,Phenytoin,Tetracycline,Valproic acid,Androgens,Carbamazipine,Cyclophosphamide,Thalidomide,Penicillamine,Diethylstillbestrol,32,Drugs under strong suspicion,of producing abnormalities(s
29、lightly increased risk),Drug,Efect,Amiodarone,Goitre,Chloroquine,Deafness(acute malaria),Phenytoin,Multiple congenital defects(Epilepsy),Other drugs to avoid(theoretical risk from animal and other studies),ACE inhibitors,Quinolone antibiotics,Vaccines(live),Deferoxamine,Rifampicin,Vigabatrin,CC bloc
30、kers,Simvastatin,Xamoterol,Fibrates,Spironolactone,Grisofulvin,Sulfonylurea,Idoxuridine,Thiabendazole,Ketoconazole,Tocainide,Mefloquine,Trimethoprim,omiprazole,Cotrimoxazole,III.Growth&development,Major body structures have been formed,Subsequent development and function can be affected,33,34,Advers
31、e effects of drugs on the fetus,during the later stages of pregnancy,Drugs,Risk to fetus or neonate,ACE inhibitors,fetal renal failure,PDA,RDS.,Aminoglycosides,8,th,nerve damage,Antithyroid drugs,Goitre&hypothyroidism(use dose),Aspirin,Kernicterus,hge(fetal/maternal),Benzodiazepines,Floppy infant sy
32、ndrome,Fibrinolytic,Hge(infant/maternal),Narcotic analg,R depression,withdrawal if dependent,Nitrofurantoin,hemolysis,NSAIDs,Closure of DA,PH,delayed prolonged labor,hge,Novobiocin,Kernicterus,Warfarin,Fetal,placental hge,microcephaly,Sulfonyureas,Hypoglcemia,Sulfonamides,Kernictrus(Except,sulfasala
33、zine),Tetracyclines,Yellow discoloration of teeth&bone,Thiazide diuretics,thrombocytopenia,35,Drugs that are safe in pregnancy,Class,Drugs that are safe in pregnancy,Minerals,Iron,Vitamins,Folic acid,Antiemetic,Meclozine&cyclozine,Analgesics,Paracetamol,Antibiotics,Penicillin,Tranquilizers,Hypnotics
34、Not completely safe,Antidiabetic,Insulin,Anticoagulants,Heparin(,osteoporosis of mothers,),Antihypertensives,Methyopa/nifedipine/labetalol-,diureics not/not ACEI,36,Treatment of some common diseases drug during pregnancy,Disease,treatment,Anemia,Iron 30 mg+folic acid 200-500 mg/day,Infections e.g.U
35、TI,Ampicilin,amoxicillin,cephalosporines/nitrofurantoin,metronidazole,INH,ethambutol not rifampicin(TB drugs),What are the antibiotic drugs contraindicated in pregnancy?T,C,A,Diabetes milletus,Insulin(short,intermediate),Bronchial asthma,Inhaled salbutamol,steroids,theophylline.,Hyperthyroidism,Prop
36、ylthiouracil,Hypertension,Pre-eclampsia,Chronic HT,Methyldpa,nifedipine,labetalol+Mg sulphate(convulsions),Not ACEI,diuretics.,Thrombosis,Heparin(warfarin in artifial valves,cong.HD,AF),Epilepsy,Fetal anticonvulsant syndrome 2.4,4.2,6%,new drugs?,Vomiting,Meclozine,cyclizine,Prevention of NTD,Folic
37、acid 4 mg/day,400 micro for normal pregnancy/3months,Malaria prophylaxis,Chloroquine,proguanil+5 mg folic acid(PF),Meloprim(pyrimethamine+dapsone)not 1,st,trimister,Later on+folic acid,Mefloquine is contraindicated,Therapeutic drug actions in the fetus,Corticosteroids,for fetal lung maturation,Pheno
38、barbitone,for neonatal indirect hyperbilirubinemia,Antiarrhythmic drugs,for fetal arrhythmias,Zidovudine,for protection of HIV transmission,37,Breast feeding and drugs,Drug excretion in milk:,Mechanisms of transfer from blood to milk,:,1-Diffusion of,low molecular weight,substances(through small,wat
39、er-filled pores).,2-Diffusion of,lipid soluble compounds,(through lipid soluble membrane),3-Carrier mediated,active transport.,FACTORS INFLUENCING DRUG TRANSFER INTO BREAST MILK,Maternal Factors,Metabolism,dose&frequency,duration of therapy,route of administration,PPB,Infant Factors,Age,drug absorpt
40、ion,metabolism,extent of breastfeeding(quantity,frequency,solid foods),timing of feeds,Drug factors(transfer),Breast blood flow,breast metabolism pKa(ionization),lipid solubility,protein binding,MW,bioavailability,pH differences,Factors affecting adverse effects of drugs in suckling infants:,Passage
41、 of the drug,from the maternal blood into milk,Concentration,of the drug in milk,Volume of the milk,sucked,Pharmacokinetics of the drug,in the infants;particularly its absorption and clearance,Inherent toxicity,of the drug,What is the best time of taking the drugs for lactating mothers?,42,Drug ther
42、apy&breast feeding,43,Some drugs to,be avoided,in breast feeding mothers,High excretion or hypersensitivity,Amiodarone,Co-trimoxazole,Sulfonamides,Amphetamine,Ciclosporines,tetracyclines,Androgens,Doxazocin,trimethoprim,Anticancer,Erythromycin,Vitamin A analogue,Antipsychotics,Ethosuxamide,Vitamin D
43、High dosage),Antithyroid,Fluoxitine,Xanthines,Aspirin(Reyes S),Lithium,contraceptives,Barbiturates,Metronidazole,Ephedrine,Benzodiazepines,Nitrofurantoin,bromocriptine,Oral contraceptives,2.Chloramphenicol,Oral hypoglycemics,1.Ciprofloxacin,Phenytoin,Colchicine,Radioactive iodine,Corticosteroids(hi
44、gh dose),Statins,Drugs contraindicated during breast feeding,Radioactive materials,Alcohol,danazol,androgens,Opioids,amiodarone,iodine containing drugsSedatives/hypnoticsIsoniazid,laxatives,Tetracyclines,Amphetamine,doxepinCocaineErgotamine,Lithium,Anticancer drugs,(Methotrexate)Nicotine,gold,45,Som
45、e drugs appear to be safe during breast feeding,ACE inhibitors,Clavulinic acid,Nifedipine,Acetazolamide,Clomethiazole,Nortryptyline,ACTH,Codiene,NSAIDs,Adrenaline(,destroyed),Digoxin,Pyrizinamde,Antiasthmatic drugs(inhalation),Disopyramine,Pyridostigmine,Antihistamines,Ethambutol,Rifampicin,Baclofn,
46、Frusemide,Terbutaline,B.Blockers(But?),Heparin,Thyroid hormones,Carbamazepine,Hydralazine,Tricyclic antidepressants except doxepin,chloroquine,Insulin(,destroyed),Valproate,Penicillins,Methydopa,Verapamil,Cephalosporines,Neuroleptic drugs in moderate doses e.g.chlorpromazine,Warfarin(,very low),Drugs safely used during breast feeding:,ACEIs,Antihistamines,-lactam antibiotic,CCBs,NSAIDs,TCAds,Drugs that affect milk production,Bromocriptine,Cabergoline,Thiazide diuretics,Combined oral contraceptive pills,Ergotamine,47,Thank you,48,Thank you,






