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  2. Nitrofurantoin - Wikipedia

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    While it appears to be generally safe during pregnancy its use is not recommended near time of delivery. [16] [2] While it usually works by slowing bacterial growth, it may result in bacterial death at the high concentrations found in urine, provided forced fluid dilution of urine is avoided. [16] [failed verification]

  3. Drugs in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Cannabis use during pregnancy should be avoided. [80] There is no known safe dose of cannabis while pregnant and use of cannabis may lead to birth defects, pre-term birth, or low birth weight. [80] Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an active ingredient in cannabis, can both cross the placenta and accumulates in high concentrations in breast milk. [81]

  4. Urinary tract infection - Wikipedia

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    [108] [107] Cephalexin or nitrofurantoin are typically used because they are generally considered safe in pregnancy. [107] A kidney infection during pregnancy may result in preterm birth or pre-eclampsia (a state of high blood pressure and kidney dysfunction during pregnancy that can lead to seizures ). [ 42 ]

  5. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole - Wikipedia

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    Its use during pregnancy is contraindicated, although it has been placed in Australian pregnancy category C. [13] Its use during the first trimester (during organogenesis) and 12 weeks prior to pregnancy has been associated with an increased risk of congenital malformations, especially malformations associated with maternal folic acid ...

  6. Pregnancy category - Wikipedia

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    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. Every drug has specific information listed in its product literature.

  7. Is It Safe to Take Ozempic While Pregnant? - AOL

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    For some people with type 2 diabetes, the benefits of taking Ozempic while pregnant could outweigh the risks. But that’s not the case for many people. ... it doesn’t look like Ozempic is safe ...

  8. List of antibiotics - Wikipedia

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    Potential toxicity to mother and fetus during pregnancy; Enamel hypoplasia (staining of teeth; potentially permanent) Transient depression of bone growth; Inhibits the binding of aminoacyl-tRNA to the mRNA-ribosome complex. They do so mainly by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit in the mRNA translation complex. But Tetracycline cannot be ...

  9. Polymyxin B - Wikipedia

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    It is unclear if use during pregnancy is safe for the baby. [1] Polymyxin B works by breaking down the cytoplasmic membrane which generally results in bacterial cell death. [1] Polymyxin B was approved for medical use in the United States in 1964. [1] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [5]