August 21, 2020

TERATOGENICITY


This is the potential of a drug to cause fetal malformations.  Such problems may arise in the uterus when a mother takes pregnancy unfriendly drugs or during lactation.  Therefore, pregnant and lactating mothers should take note, not to take any drug irrationally for perfect fetal outcomes.


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