This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: JIPMER 2017, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Amiodarone belongs to which category of drugs in pregnancy? 
Select and explain. 
A. Category A, B. Category B, C. Category C, D. Category D
C: Category C
Answer: C: Category C 
Explanation: CATEGORY A- Safe in pregnancy, e.g. Thyroxine, multivitamins. CATEGORY B- Safe in humans, adverse effects seen in animals, e.g. Penicillin, Cephalosporins. CATEGORY C- Most common drugs used in pregnancy, inadequate human studies, known teratogen in animals. AMIODARONE COMES UNDER THIS CATEGORY. CATEGORY D- Known teratogens in humans, benefits outweighs risks. E.g. Anti-epileptics except Lamotrigine (Category C). CATEGORY X- Known teratogens, risks outweighs benefits, absolute contraindications in pregnancy eg, Alcohol.