K. ten Berg, Dick Lindhout
Abstract
Maternal antiepileptic drug use during pregnancy is associated with an increased prevalence of congenital malformations in the offspring. This article describes the commonly known teratogenic effects of antiepileptic drugs. Options for primary and secondary prevention are discussed.
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Maternal antiepileptic drug use during pregnancy is associated with an increased prevalence of congenital malformations in the offspring. This article describes the commonly known teratogenic effects of antiepileptic drugs. Options for primary and secondary prevention are discussed.
Key concepts: Offspring, Medicine, Pregnancy, Congenital malformations, Antiepileptic drug, Teratology, Drug, Pediatrics