title: Is it time to re-evaluate our use of acetaminophen in certain sub-groups of pregnant women?
abstract: New insight into the pharmacological mechanisms of acetaminophen raises questions about its possible safety in certain subgroups of pregnant women. Recent focus on acetaminophen's ability to modulate prostaglandin synthesis may require modification of its ubiquitous use in pregnancy. Further basic science, epidemiologic and clinical studies are required to explore the interaction of acetaminophen with placentation leading to vascular pathologic conditions during pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Centre, Hartford, Connecticut 06105, USA. czelop@stfranciscare.org
authors.forename: Carolyn M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Zelop
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000009:adverse effects; D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000009:adverse effects; D000075202:Contraindications; D011464:Epoprostenol / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D000082:Acetaminophen; D011464:Epoprostenol