Journal article
Is it safe to use smoking cessation therapeutics during pregnancy?
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Worldwide, 10 to 35% of pregnant women smoke. It is clear that smoking cessation has positive impacts for both the mother and child, yet many women are still unable to quit due to the addictive properties of nicotine. There are limited data surrounding their safety and efficacy in pregnancy.
AREAS COVERED: This review highlights evidence from clinical studies and animal experiments regarding the effects of smoking cessation …
Authors
De Long NE; Barra NG; Hardy DB; Holloway AC
Journal
Expert Opinion on Drug Safety, Vol. 13, No. 12, pp. 1721–1731
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
12 2014
DOI
10.1517/14740338.2014.973846
ISSN
1474-0338