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What is a category A pregnancy drug?

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Category A: Controlled human studies have demonstrated no fetal risk.

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What is a category C pregnancy drug?
Category C: No adequate human or animal studies, or adverse fetal effects in animal studies, but no available human data
What does the drug category A for pregnancy consist of?
Category A: Controlled human studies have demonstrated no fetal risk.
What is a category B pregnancy drug?
Category B: Animal studies indicate no fetal risk, but no human studies, or adverse effects in animals, but not in well-controlled human studies.
What is a category D pregnancy drug?
Category D: Evidence of fetal risk, but benefits outweigh risks
What does the drug category B for pregnancy consist of?
Category B: Animal studies indicate no fetal risk, but no human studies; or adverse effects in animals, but not in well-controlled human studies.