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Which medication should be avoided in pregnant women during the third trimester due to the risk of causing premature closure of the ductus arteriosus in the fetus?
NSAIDs like ibuprofen are contraindicated in the third trimester of pregnancy because they can lead to premature closure of the ductus arteriosus in the fetus. Other drugs like acetaminophen do not carry this same risk and are generally preferred for analgesia during pregnancy.
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