The Teratogenic Mechanism of Echinochrome as a Hypoglycemic Agent on Wistar Rats

Abstract

In developed countries, the use of prescription drugs is common during pregnancy with a prevalence ranging from 27 to 99%, depending on the data sources used and medication included [1]. Current evidence suggests that between 65%-94% of women take at least one prescription drug during pregnancy [2]. Some chemical agents and drugs can induce teratogenic effects and abortion anomalies result from the disruptive [3]. It is estimated that 7 to 10% of human anatomic actions of drugs, viruses, and other environmental factors [4]. A substantial