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Developing fetus

The alimentary symptoms may be overshadowed by neuromuscular dysfunction, accompanied by signs of motor weakness that may progress to paralysis of the exterior muscles or the wrist (wrist drop), and less often, of the ankles (foot drop). Encephalopathy, the most serious result of lead poisoning, frequendy occurs in children as a result of pica, ie, ingestion of inorganic lead compounds in paint chips this rarely occurs in adults. Nephropathy has also been associated with chronic lead poisoning (147). The toxic effects of lead may be most pronounced on the developing fetus. Consequendy, women must be particulady cautious of lead exposure (148). The U.S. Center for Disease Control recommends a blood level of less than 10 p.m per 100 mL for children. [Pg.73]

The tetracyclines are contraindicated if the patient is known to be hypersensitive to any of the tetracyclines. Tetracyclines also are contraindicated during pregnancy because of die possibility of toxic effects to the developing fetus. The tetracyclines are classified Pregnancy Category D drag. These drug also are contraindicated... [Pg.85]

Albendazole can cause serious harm to a developing fetus. Use a barrier contraceptive during the course of therapy and for 1 month after discontinuing the therapy. [Pg.141]

The effects of PCP, heroin, and methadone upon the developing fetus may indeed be different. We have found that the PCP infants are more deviant in their development than the reported development of the heroin and methadone infants. Our concerns about stating that drug use by the mothers during pregnancy does not affect developmental outcome are great. [Pg.262]

Teratogenicity The property of causing malformations in the developing fetus. [Pg.1577]

In the U.S., the central nervous system syndrome is usually more common among children, and the gastrointestinal syndrome is more prevalent in adults. Exposure to lead is also linked to decreased fertility in men. Lead is a probable human carcinogen, based on sufficient animal evidence. Populations at increased risk of toxicity from exposure to lead include developing fetuses and young children, individuals with decreased kidney function, and children with sickle-cell anemia. [Pg.144]

Several pesticides are embryotoxic, i.e., they pathologically affect the developing fetus. For example, it was established in long-term experiments on animals that polychlorpinen, phosalone and trichlorfon are embryotoxic to mammals, leading to stillbirths [A103]. [Pg.104]

Tetracyclines inhibit P. acnes, reduce the amount of keratin in sebaceous follicles, and have antiinflammatory properties (inhibiting chemotaxis, phagocytosis, complement activation, and cell-mediated immunity). Drawbacks to tetracyclines include hepatotoxicity and predisposition to infections (e.g., vaginal candidiasis). Other adverse effects include GI disturbances, photosensitivity, tooth discoloration in children, and inhibition of skeletal growth in the developing fetus. Tetracyclines must not be combined with systemic retinoids because of an increased risk of intracranial hypertension. / Tetracycline is the least expensive agent in this class and is often... [Pg.198]

Studies in animals confirm that endrin s main target is the nervous system, probably because the brain and other parts of the nervous system contain much fatty tissue, and endrin tends to stay in those tissues. Birth defects, especially abnormal bone formation, have been seen in some animal studies. While there are no human data on birth defects, evidence in rodents suggests that exposure to high doses of endrin during pregnancy could be a health risk to developing fetuses. [Pg.17]

It should not be assumed that all birth defects and functional abnormalities in children are caused by drugs or environmental chemicals. It is clear that environmental factors such as extreme heat or cold, certain forms of radiation, infections (particularly German measles and syphilis), dietary deficiencies, and genetic disorders in the parents can all put the developing fetus at risk. [Pg.134]

Based on a combination of available human case studies and experiments with laboratory animals, the major public health concerns associated with exposure to 1,4-dichlorobenzene are effects on the liver, kidneys, and blood. Some immunological, dermatological, and neurological effects have also been reported in exposed humans. There is information from animal studies which raises the question of whether 1,4-dichlorobenzene can cross the placenta and elicit structural effects on the developing fetus. Data from a study conducted in rats using the intraperitoneal route have demonstrated sperm abnormalities. Cancer of the liver as a result of lifetime exposure to 1,4-dichlorobenzene has been shown in mice, and renal cancer has been reported in male rats. However, recent studies related to the mechanism of renal carcinogenesis in rats suggest that these tumors may not be expected to occur in exposed humans. Issues relevant to children are explicitly discussed in Section 2.6, Children s Susceptibility, and Section 5.6, Exposures of Children. [Pg.121]


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