Dextromethorphan -- Teratogenic Agent
Dextromethorphan -- Teratogenic Agent: Introduction
Dextromethorphan -- Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Dextromethorphan (an antitussive drug) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
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Symptoms of Dextromethorphan -- Teratogenic Agent
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Treatments for Dextromethorphan -- Teratogenic Agent
- Exposure avoidance including strategies such as public education for pregnant mothers, legislation to ban teratogenic agents, research and warnings on medications, and appropriate workplace strategies to minimise exposure for workers at risk
- Avoidance, cessation or reduction of potentially harmful medications in or prior to pregnancy
- Surveillance and appropriate obstetric management of pregnancies where the mother has been exposed to potentially teratogenic agents
- Appropriate neonatal and ongoing surveillance and care for affected Babies and children
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