What are the effects of oxycodone on fetus?

Answer 1

At this point, the only known side effect of oxycodone on a fetus is the potential for withdrawal once the baby is born. There is a chance of respiratory depression in the baby as well. Because there have been no controlled studies of this drug on pregnant women, the exact side effects are unknown. The only definitive source I could find for this topic was Mosby's drug reference pages; they state that there have been no side effects detected in animal-fetus studies (mainly on pregnant lambs). They do, however, go on to say that withdrawal and respiratory depression are possible. If you must use this medication while pregnant, please be responsible with it. Take it only when you need it and do not let yourself become abusive of it. Talk to your doctor about it and come to a decision together. Most MDs will base their decision on if the benefits of the drug for the mother will outweigh any risk to the fetus.

Answer 2

Oxycontin is labeled Category B for safety in pregnancy; it is used to relieve moderate to severe pain for an extended amount of time..

According to the APA (American Pregnancy Association)

{| ! scope="col" width="77" | Category ! scope="col" width="339" | Description | AControlled studies show no risk-Adequate, well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester of pregnancy. BNo evidence of risk in humans-Adequate, well controlled studies in pregnant women have not shown increased risk of fetal abnormalities despite adverse findings in animals,

or

In the absence of adequate human studies, animal studies show no fetal risk. The chance of fetal harm is remote, but remains a possibility. CRisk can not be ruled out- Adequate, well-controlled human studies are lacking, and animal studies have shown a risk to the fetus or are lacking as well.

There is a chance of fetal harm if the drug is administered during pregnancy; but the potential benefits may outweigh the potential risk. DPositive evidence of Risk-Studies in humans, or investigational or post marketing data, have demonstrated fetal risk. Nevertheless, potential benefits from the use of the drug may outweigh the potential risk. For example, the drug may be acceptable if needed in a life threatening situation or serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective. XContraindicated in Pregnancy- Studies in animals or humans, or investigational or post-marketing reports, have demonstrated positive evidence of fetal abnormalities or risk which clearly outweighs any possible benefit to the patient.

http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/abusingprescriptiondrugs.html

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Answer 3

It can cause breathing difficulties and addiction/withdrawal problems when the baby is born.

Answer 4

You run the risk of low birth weight and other developmental problems, and of your baby having to undergo detox -- cold turkey -- during its first hours of life.

Answer 5

Your baby will most likely have MAJOR problems after birth and learning issues throughout life