Amiodarone belongs to which category of drugs in pregnancy?
CATEGORY A- Safe in pregnancy, e.g. Thyroxine, multivitamins. CATEGORY B- Safe in humans, adverse effects seen in animals, e.g. Penicillin, Cephalosporins. CATEGORY C- Most common drugs used in pregnancy, inadequate human studies, known teratogen in animals. AMIODARONE COMES UNDER THIS CATEGORY. CATEGORY D- Known teratogens in humans, benefits outweighs risks. E.g. Anti-epileptics except Lamotrigine (Category C). CATEGORY X- Known teratogens, risks outweighs benefits, absolute contraindications in pregnancy eg, Alcohol.
Category A
Category B
Category C
Category D
JIPMER 2017