1. Meningocele and ankyloblepharon following in utero exposure to olanzapine.
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Arora M and Praharaj SK
- Subjects
- Adult, Antipsychotic Agents therapeutic use, Benzodiazepines adverse effects, Benzodiazepines therapeutic use, Female, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Male, Olanzapine, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Trimester, First, Pregnancy Trimester, Third, Recurrence, Affective Disorders, Psychotic drug therapy, Antipsychotic Agents adverse effects, Depression, Postpartum drug therapy, Eyelids abnormalities, Meningocele chemically induced, Pregnancy Complications drug therapy, Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects
- Abstract
Although atypical antipsychotics are widely used during pregnancy, their safety is not well established. This case highlights the possible teratogenic effect of olanzapine, in which the baby was born with meningocele and ankyloblepharon. It is suggested that olanzapine may interfere with embryonic development at different stages of pregnancy.
- Published
- 2006
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