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Some azole drugs may disrupt estrogen production in pregnancy, affecting pregnancy outcome. [26] Oral fluconazole is not associated with a significantly increased risk of birth defects overall, although it does increase the odds ratio of tetralogy of Fallot, but the absolute risk is still low. [27] Women using fluconazole during pregnancy have ...
In pregnancy, use on the skin or in the vagina is believed to be safe. [2] There is no evidence of harm when used by mouth during pregnancy but this has been less well studied. [2] When used by mouth, greater care should be taken in those with liver problems. [2] It is in the azole class of medications and works by disrupting the fungal cell ...
The mechanism of action of itraconazole is the same as the other azole antifungals: it inhibits the fungal-mediated synthesis of ergosterol, via inhibition of lanosterol 14α-demethylase. Because of its ability to inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 CC-3, caution should be used when considering interactions with other medications. [25]
Topical nicotinamide and topical zinc are safe, however, there are no FDA pregnancy category ratings. [27] [28] Topical salicylic acid and topical dapsone are classified as FDA pregnancy category C. [23] [28] Acne medications to avoid during pregnancy include oral isotretinoin and topical tazarotene as there have been reports of birth defects.
Some people are allergic to azole(s). Some azole drugs have adverse side-effects. Some azole drugs may disrupt estrogen production in pregnancy, affecting pregnancy outcome. [4] [verification needed] Carbimazole should be used judiciously in pregnancy as it crosses the placenta.
A 2023 systematic review looked at 23 records of pregnant animals who were given glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists — the class of drug Ozempic belongs to — or sodium-glucose co ...
Use in pregnancy is believed to be safe for the baby. [4] Miconazole is in the imidazole family of medications. [2] It works by decreasing the ability of fungi to make ergosterol, an important part of their cell membrane. [2] Miconazole was patented in 1968 and approved for medical use in 1971. [5]
The growing popularity of drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, designed to help people with Type 2 diabetes and obesity, has raised new questions about what those drugs could mean for ...