Safety Profile of Drug Use During Pregnancy at Peripheral Health Centres in Burkina Faso: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Safety data of many drugs used during pregnancy remain scarce. This is especially true in developing countries characterised by the absence of a robust pharmacovigilance system, high prevalence of different tropical diseases affecting patients and potential for drug-drug interactions. This study aimed to assess the safety profile of drugs used in women at high risk of malaria during pregnancy and delivery in Burkina Faso's health facilities. It also aimed to assess factors associated with the use of potentially risky drugs over the entire course of pregnancy.

Methods

We enrolled pregnant women from their first antenatal care visit and followed them up until delivery, and collected data on drug use. Based on United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or Australi

SUBMITTER: Rouamba T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6119166 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature