Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology

SCOPUS
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue: 6

Effect of Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review

1BDS 1st Year, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Poonnamallae High Road, Chennai-600 077

2Professor, Department of Physiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Poonnamallae High Road, Chennai-600 077

*Corresponding Author E-mail: samrithiyuvaraj@yahoo.co.in

Online published on 30 July, 2015.

Abstract

This article aims to discuss the effects of non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on pregnancy.

This article will create awareness about the effects of NSAIDs on pregnancy.

The use of non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs has been linked to a number of complications during pregnancy. But there continues to be an increased use of NSAIDs during early gestation leading to an increase in birth defects. NSAIDs use has also been found to cause spontaneous abortion.

Nowadays there is an increased amount of self medication leading to an increase in the intake of NSAIDs and other common drugs. This article aims at elaborating the ill effects of taking unprescribed NSAIDs, especially during pregnancy.

Keywords

Pregnancy, NSAIDs, abortion, miscarriage, congenital anomalies