Intrauterine effect of phenothiazines

Med J Aust. 1981 Apr 18;1(8):416-7. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1981.tb135684.x.

Abstract

Administration of chlorpromazine and fluphenazine decanoate to a pregnant woman caused many neurological signs in the baby, which persisted for nine months. The dilemma of prescribing phenothiazines for a pregnant woman is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chlorpromazine / adverse effects*
  • Dystonia / chemically induced
  • Female
  • Fluphenazine / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Male
  • Maternal-Fetal Exchange*
  • Nervous System Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Fluphenazine
  • Chlorpromazine