Open AccessPregnant women and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: Knowledge, perception and drug consumption pattern during pregnancy in Ethiopia
Author(s) -
Chalelgn Kassaw,
Nasir Wabe
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
north american journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2250-1541
pISSN - 1947-2714
DOI - 10.4103/1947-2714.93377
Subject(s) - medicine , ibuprofen , pregnancy , acetaminophen , aspirin , diclofenac , analgesic , obstetrics , drug , anesthesia , pharmacology , genetics , biology
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the widely used drugs and are often used by pregnant women. However, they can have significant teratogenic effects. The aim of the study was to investigate pregnant women's knowledge about NSAIDs use during pregnancy and their perception and consumption pattern.