Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
which of the following drugs can function as teratogens?
□ the antibiotic tetracycline
□ the acne medication accutane
□ the vitamin folic acid, or folate
□ the anticancer drug methotrexate

Explanation:

Teratogens are substances that cause birth defects. Tetracycline disrupts fetal bone/teeth development. Accutane (isotretinoin) causes severe birth defects. Methotrexate inhibits fetal cell division, leading to defects. Folic acid/folate prevents birth defects, so it is not a teratogen.

Answer:

☑️ the antibiotic tetracycline
☑️ the acne medication Accutane
☑️ the anticancer drug methotrexate