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Azithromycin causes QT prolongation that may cause life-threatening arrhythmias such as torsades de pointes. [11] No harm has been found with its use during pregnancy. [10] Its safety during breastfeeding is not confirmed, but it is likely safe. [12] Azithromycin is an azalide, a type of macrolide antibiotic. [10]
The pregnancy category of a medication is an assessment of the risk of fetal injury due to the pharmaceutical, if it is used as directed by the mother during pregnancy. It does not include any risks conferred by pharmaceutical agents or their metabolites in breast milk .
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.
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, rash, and diarrhea. [2] Severe allergic reactions and Clostridioides difficile infection may occasionally occur. [2] Its use in pregnancy is not recommended. [2] [19] It appears to be safe for use during breastfeeding as long as the baby is healthy. [19]
Safety concerns exist for fluoroquinolone use during pregnancy, so they are contraindicated unless no other safe alternative antibiotic exists. [54] However, one meta-analysis looking at the outcome of pregnancies involving quinolone use in the first trimester found no increased risk of malformations. [ 55 ]
Studies on Rabbits. Similar problems were reported in pregnant rabbits given Ozempic.. Researchers gave rabbits 0.0010mg, 0.0025mg, or 0.0075mg of semaglutide per kilogram of body weight per day.
[4] Common side effects include abdominal cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea. [1] More serious side effects may include Clostridioides difficile colitis, liver problems, prolonged QT, and allergic reactions. [1] It is generally safe in those who are allergic to penicillin. [1] Erythromycin also appears to be safe to use during pregnancy. [2]
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 ...