SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF HERBAL MEDICINES USE IN PREGNANCY
Abstract
Data on the prevalence use of herbal remedies during pregnancy were obtained from systematic review of 25 epidemiological studies. The widespread use of herbal drugs during pregnancy indicates an increased need for documentation about its safety in pregnancy. It is necessary for healthcare personnel to discuss the use of herbal drugs with their pregnant patients. In addition, the prevalence of concomitant herbal medicines and prescribed medications use during pregnancy, and the most frequent adverse interactions suggest monitoring of reproductively safety and management risks of pharmacotherapy at obstetrics practice.
Key words: herbal medicines, pregnancy, safety, review.
Key words: herbal medicines, pregnancy, safety, review.
About the Authors
O.V. Reshet'ko
Saratov State Medical University, Saratov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
K.A. Lutsevich
Saratov State Medical University, Saratov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
N.V. Gorshkova
Saratov State Medical University, Saratov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
O.V. Yakovleva
Saratov State Medical University, Saratov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Review
For citations:
Reshet'ko O., Lutsevich K., Gorshkova N., Yakovleva O. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF HERBAL MEDICINES USE IN PREGNANCY. Pediatric pharmacology. 2011;8(1):90-100.
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