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 CiprofloxacinDermatological drugs- IsoretinoinNSAIDS: Aspirin and other salicylatesAnti-cancer drugs- Bulsulfan, Chlorambucil, Cyclophosphamide, Mercaptopurine and MethotrexateAnti-seizure medications- Phenytoin, Topiramate and ValproateCertain anti-thyroid medications Sex hormones- Androgens, Diethylstilbesterol (DES)Blood pressure drugs- ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors and Angiotensin II antagonistCertain drugs that treat rheumatic conditions Asthma medicationsLive vaccinesLithiumThalidomideHigh doses of vitamin ABlood thinning drug- Warfarin Published on Sep 23, 2014Last Updated on Apr 22, 2016
