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Drug Interactions and Obstetric Anesthesia

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Newer pharmacological agents are being used more frequently for the treatment of maternal and fetal pathological states. Obstetric anesthesiologists should be aware of the interactions of maternally administered drugs with anesthetic agents and techniques.

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(2006). Drug Interactions and Obstetric Anesthesia. In: Obstetric Anesthesia Handbook. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-31529-2_4

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