Why should tetracycline drugs be avoided during pregnancy and lactation?
A) Tetracycline crosses the placenta and causes brain hemorrhage in the fetus.
B) The fetal and newborn liver cannot metabolize the drug and anemia results.
C) The fetus and newborn are more likely to have allergic reactions to tetracycline.
D) The drug interferes with tooth enamel development causing permanently stained teeth.
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