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Which Drugs can Cause Birth Defects?
Drugs like aspirin, isotretinoin, vitamin A and some antibiotics can cause birth defects.
Few drugs that are known to cause birth defects include-
- Antibiotics- Tetracyclines, Sulfa drugs and Ciprofloxacin
- Dermatological drugs- Isoretinoin
- NSAIDS: Aspirin and other salicylates
- Anti-cancer drugs- Bulsulfan, Chlorambucil, Cyclophosphamide, Mercaptopurine and Methotrexate
- Anti-seizure medications- Phenytoin, Topiramate and Valproate
- Certain anti-thyroid medications
- Sex hormones- Androgens, Diethylstilbesterol (DES)
- Blood pressure drugs- ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors and Angiotensin II antagonist
- Certain drugs that treat rheumatic conditions
- Asthma medications
- Live vaccines
- Lithium
- Thalidomide
- High doses of vitamin A
- Blood thinning drug- Warfarin
