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What are the routine drugs during pregnancy?

What are the routine drugs during pregnancy?

What to Look for in Prenatal Vitamins

  • 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid.
  • 400 IU of vitamin D.
  • 200 to 300 milligrams (mg) of calcium.
  • 70 mg of vitamin C.
  • 3 mg of thiamine.
  • 2 mg of riboflavin.
  • 20 mg of niacin.
  • 6 mcg of vitamin B12.

What are the categories for drugs?

7 Drug Categories

  • (1) Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants. CNS depressants slow down the operations of the brain and the body.
  • (2) CNS Stimulants.
  • (3) Hallucinogens.
  • (4) Dissociative Anesthetics.
  • (5) Narcotic Analgesics.
  • (6) Inhalants.
  • (7) Cannabis.

What drugs are Category B?

Class B drugs are considered by Parliament to be less harmful than Class A drugs and include amphetamines, barbiturates, cannabis and dihydrocodeine. Certain Class B drugs are reclassified to Class A if they have been prepared for injection. These include amphetamines, dihydrocodeine and codeine.

What are the 6 drug categories?

Drugs can be categorized based upon their effects on users. There are essentially seven different drug types, each with its own set of characteristics, effects and dangers. Categories include stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, dissociatives, opioids, inhalants and cannabis.

What are the 6 common drug categories?

When considering only their chemical makeup, there are six main classifications of drugs: alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, barbiturates, and hallucinogens. Out of all the thousands of drugs that are out there, both prescription and illegal, each one can be categorized under one of these six headings.

How does drugs affect a fetus?

Drugs that a pregnant woman takes during pregnancy can affect the fetus in several ways: They can act directly on the fetus, causing damage, abnormal development (leading to birth defects), or death.

What are the 7 main categories of drugs?

7 Drug Categories (1) Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants (2) CNS Stimulants (3) Hallucinogens (4) Dissociative Anesthetics (5) Narcotic Analgesics (6) Inhalants (7) Cannabis

What to do during National Drug and alcohol facts week?

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week ® (NDAFW), an annual health observance week, connects teens with resources to SHATTER THE MYTHS ® about drugs and alcohol. There are countless activities that teens, parents, caregivers, and teachers can do that don’t involve leaving the house. Here’s a list of our favorites:

How are drug categories used in Drug Recognition?

Physicians use drug categories according to the effects they have on the human body. Drug recognition experts group drugs different categories depending on how they impact the body after use. Some drugs may slow down the body, and other drugs can speed up bodily functions.