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During pregnancy, why are there often no label indications for drugs in pregnant animals?
During pregnancy, why are there often no label indications for drugs in pregnant animals?
- Pregnant animals are not commonly treated with drugs
- Drugs are not safe for use in pregnant animals
- There is no need to use drugs in pregnant animals
- Drug companies find it too expensive to conduct studies on pregnant animals (correct)
What is the main consideration when treating pregnant animals with drugs?
What is the main consideration when treating pregnant animals with drugs?
- Avoiding drug use altogether
- Balancing the need to treat the dam with the potential harm to the fetus (correct)
- Monitoring the drug efficacy and safety
- Administering the highest possible dose for efficacy
How can drugs affect lactation in animals?
How can drugs affect lactation in animals?
- Lactation is enhanced by drug use
- Drugs can increase milk production
- Drugs have no effect on lactation
- Some drugs can adversely affect lactation itself (correct)
What is the main concern regarding drug use during lactation in production animals?
What is the main concern regarding drug use during lactation in production animals?
What factors, in pregnancy, affect Cmax and Tmax in animals?
What factors, in pregnancy, affect Cmax and Tmax in animals?
Which factor increases the likelihood of drug distribution across the placenta during pregnancy?
Which factor increases the likelihood of drug distribution across the placenta during pregnancy?
Why is drug metabolism altered during pregnancy?
Why is drug metabolism altered during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of monitoring drug efficacy and safety during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of monitoring drug efficacy and safety during pregnancy?
Why are there few drugs licensed for use during lactation?
Why are there few drugs licensed for use during lactation?
Which of the following is a consideration in the excretion of drugs in a pregnant animal?
Which of the following is a consideration in the excretion of drugs in a pregnant animal?
Which of the following drugs should not explicitly not be used in pregnant or lactating animals as it can cause abortion?
Which of the following drugs should not explicitly not be used in pregnant or lactating animals as it can cause abortion?
Which of the following drugs is associated with ototoxicity and is a teratogen?
Which of the following drugs is associated with ototoxicity and is a teratogen?
What should the advice be to the owner regarding the bitch suckling the pups if Meloxicam (Metacam®) is used following a caesarean section?
What should the advice be to the owner regarding the bitch suckling the pups if Meloxicam (Metacam®) is used following a caesarean section?
What should be considered if using Meloxicam (Metacam®) in a lactating bitch following a caesarean section?
What should be considered if using Meloxicam (Metacam®) in a lactating bitch following a caesarean section?
What should be done if using Meloxicam (Metacam®) in a lactating bitch following a caesarean section?
What should be done if using Meloxicam (Metacam®) in a lactating bitch following a caesarean section?
What should be considered when using drugs in lactating animals?
What should be considered when using drugs in lactating animals?
What are some therapeutic considerations in lactating animals?
What are some therapeutic considerations in lactating animals?
What is the effect of increased gastric pH on drug absorption during pregnancy?
What is the effect of increased gastric pH on drug absorption during pregnancy?
Why are few drugs licensed for use during lactation?
Why are few drugs licensed for use during lactation?
How does pregnancy affect drug distribution?
How does pregnancy affect drug distribution?
Why is drug metabolism altered during pregnancy?
Why is drug metabolism altered during pregnancy?
Why is it important to monitor drug efficacy and safety during pregnancy?
Why is it important to monitor drug efficacy and safety during pregnancy?
What are the potential effects of alkalosis/acidosis in a pregnant dam on excretion?
What are the potential effects of alkalosis/acidosis in a pregnant dam on excretion?
What is the term for the transfer of a drug from the dam to the fetus through the placenta?
What is the term for the transfer of a drug from the dam to the fetus through the placenta?
What is ion trapping and how does it affect drug distribution in the fetus?
What is ion trapping and how does it affect drug distribution in the fetus?
What are some drugs that should not be used in pregnant or lactating animals?
What are some drugs that should not be used in pregnant or lactating animals?
What is the potential risk associated with using Gentamycin in a pregnant dam?
What is the potential risk associated with using Gentamycin in a pregnant dam?
What are the pharmacokinetic considerations for drug use during lactation?
What are the pharmacokinetic considerations for drug use during lactation?
What factors can influence milk pH and blood flow to the mammary gland during lactation?
What factors can influence milk pH and blood flow to the mammary gland during lactation?
