An analysis of the drugs and chemicals causing malformations and congenital abnormalities in the human foetus. It reviews experimental studies in animals and clinical data on human development, and addresses public health concerns over teratogens. Teratogens are identified by chemical, generic and trade names.

Presenting the first database of its kind, this unique reference illustrates the relationships between the chemistry and developmental toxicity of a number of important pharmaceuticals and industrial toxicants. Human Developmental Toxicants contains up-to-date and concise information on the chemical structures, properties, and biological activities for 50 known agents that adversely affect prenatal and postnatal human development in terms of growth, viability, structure, and function.
This book presents data linking chemical and structural properties of specific toxicants as they relate...