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[24] [25] [26] Erythromycin is the antibiotic of choice for severe acne, barring the use of its estolate salt which risks maternal hepatotoxicity. [27] Topical nicotinamide and topical zinc are safe, however, there are no FDA pregnancy category ratings.
For acute cystitis and pyelonephritis in pregnant women, empiric antibiotic treatment is often initiated. Commonly used antibiotics for uncomplicated cystitis include amoxicillin-clavulanate and fosfomycin, while parenteral beta-lactams are preferred for acute pyelonephritis. These options are chosen because they are considered safer in ...
Nitrofurantoin is pregnancy category A in Australia. [3] It is one of the few drugs commonly used in pregnancy to treat UTIs. [38] There is a potential risk of hemolytic anemia in the newborn when used near time of delivery. [3] Newborns of women given this drug late in pregnancy had a higher risk of developing neonatal jaundice. [39]
Contraindicated in pregnancy: Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
Paromomycin is an antimicrobial used to treat a number of parasitic infections including amebiasis, giardiasis, leishmaniasis, and tapeworm infection. [3] It is a first-line treatment for amebiasis or giardiasis during pregnancy. [3]
Affect bone growth of the fetus, so should be avoided during pregnancy; Fanconi syndrome may result from ingesting expired tetracyclines. Caution should be exercised in long-term use when breastfeeding. Short-term use is safe; bioavailability in milk is low to nil. [23]
Pregnancy Norfloxacin has been reported to rapidly cross the blood-placenta and blood-milk barrier, and is extensively distributed into the fetal tissues. For this reason norfloxacin and other fluoroquinolones are contraindicated during pregnancy due to the risk of spontaneous abortions and birth defects.
It is relatively safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. [3] [4] It is in the third-generation cephalosporin family of medications and works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall. [3] Cefotaxime was discovered in 1976 and came into commercial use in 1980. [5] [6] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential ...