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[Drug consumption during pregnancy]

L A Villanueva1, H Martínez Ayala, E García Lara

  • 1Departamento de Biología de la Reproducción, Instituto Nacional de la Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Méx, D.F.

Ginecologia Y Obstetricia De Mexico
|November 6, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Most pregnant women take medications during prenatal care, with vitamins and antibiotics being most common. Prenatal complications were linked to increased drug use.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Pharmacology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Medication safety during pregnancy is a significant concern due to limited data on many drugs.
  • Drug use patterns during pregnancy can vary geographically, necessitating local investigations.
  • This study addresses the need for understanding maternal drug consumption in a specific community.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the prevalence and patterns of drug consumption among pregnant women during prenatal care.
  • To identify the types of medications most frequently used by pregnant individuals.
  • To explore factors associated with medication use during pregnancy.

Summary:

  • A study of 200 obstetrical patients revealed that 79% used at least one medication during pregnancy, with an average of two products per patient.
  • The most commonly used drugs included vitamins (32%), antibiotics (24%), iron supplements (9%), antiemetics (7%), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics (6%), and acetaminophen (5%).
  • Prenatal complications were identified as the only significant factor associated with increased maternal drug consumption.

Impact:

  • Provides crucial data on medication use in pregnant populations, aiding in risk assessment and management.
  • Highlights the importance of monitoring drug intake during prenatal care for improved maternal and fetal outcomes.
  • Offers a framework for assessing the quality of medical care provided during pregnancy.

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