Effect of botulinum toxin A exposure during pregnancy on pregnancy outcome
10.3969/j.issn.1673-9701.2024.09.007
- VernacularTitle:妊娠期A型肉毒毒素暴露对妊娠结局的影响
- Author:
Yuting CAI
1
;
Xiaomei ZHOU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Women’s Hospital, Hangzhou 310008, Zhejiang, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pregnancy;
Botulinum toxin A;
Pregnancy outcome
- From:
China Modern Doctor
2024;62(9):30-32
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To retrospectively analyze the pregnancy outcome of pregnant women exposed to botulinum toxin A(BTX-A)during pregnancy,so as to provide experience for clinicians to guide safe drug use in pregnant women.Methods To investigate the pregnancy outcome of pregnant women exposed to BTX-A during pregnancy or the last three months before pregnancy who visited the medication consultation clinic of Hangzhou Women's Hospital from January 2017 to March 2023.Results A total of 17 pregnant women exposed to BTX-A during pregnancy or the last three months before pregnancy were included in this study.Specifically,8 cases had known pregnancy outcomes,among which 1 case had birth defect with the ratio accounting for 12.5%,while the remaining 9 cases required early induced abortion.Conclusion Exposure to BTX-A during pregnancy is probably safe,but further studies are needed.
