Thoroughly updated, together with 127 new drug entries, the Eighth Edition of this popular reference offers practical, dependable information on over 1,175 drugs commonly prescribed to pregnant or lactating women. Every drug monograph summarizes potential side results on the embryo and fetus and drug passage to the nursing infant. FDA Risk Factor ratings for every drug are integrated. Drugs are listed alphabetically and indexed by generic, domestic, and foreign trade names. Recommendations for pregnancy and breastfeeding are listed at the top of every drug review to offer for fast reference. This edition places exclusive emphasis on drug-induced developmental toxicity, taking dosage into consideration wherever possible. Coverage consists of extra herbal medicines and nutritional supplements used by women. Summary paragraphs have been added to much drug reviews. This edition in addition has a full-color design. A companion Website proposes the fully searchable topic and links to the Briggs Update newsletter (www.briggsdrugsinpregnancy.com). "Doody's Core Titles™ 2009."