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Chapter 2
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Pregnancy Categories
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| No risk to fetus per studies | A |
| No risk in animal studies, and well-controlled studies in pregnant women not available. It is assumed there is little or no risk | B |
| Animal studies: a risk to the fetus. Controlled studies on pregnant women not available. Risk versus benefit must be determined. | C |
| A risk to the human fetus has been proved. Risk versus benefit must be determined | D |
| A risk to the human fetus has been proved. Risk outweighs the benefit, and drug should be avoided during pregnancy | X |