| Literature DB >> 16060172 |
Abstract
QUESTION: I am treating two pregnant patients who have rheumatoid arthritis with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Are these medications safe at high doses during pregnancy? ANSWER: While these medications do not appear to increase overall rates of congenital malformations, they do increase the risk of ductus arteriosus constriction or closure.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16060172 PMCID: PMC1479517
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can Fam Physician ISSN: 0008-350X Impact factor: 3.275