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Expected drug effects may be enhanced or lessened in a pregnant woman, and the known side effects may become more likely. Possibly devastating effects on the fetus must be considered. In the care of a pregnant patient and her unborn, medications should be used only when absolutely necessary (Figure 2). Sound advice is the old medical adage, "Primum non nocere"--first do no harm.
Expected drug effects may be enhanced or lessened in a pregnant woman, and the known side effects may become more likely. Possibly devastating effects on the fetus must be considered. In the care of a pregnant patient and her unborn, medications should be used only when absolutely necessary (Figure 2). Sound advice is the old medical adage, "Primum non nocere"--first do no harm.