UTI
Antibiotic options for UTI in pregnancy
As a pharmacist, pregnant women will ask you about antibiotic safety for urinary tract infections (UTIs) partly due to new media headlines. A recent CDC report highlights that nitrofurantoin or TMP/SMX accounts for over 40% of prescribtion to treat a UTI in the first trimester and cautions about birth defects with these antibiotics. But this doesn't mean these…
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Antibiotics use in pregnancy
INTRODUCTION ㅡ During pregnancy, untreated sexually transmitted or urinary tract infections are associated with significant morbidity, including low birth weight, preterm birth, and spontaneous abortion. Antibiotic exposures during pregnancy have been associated with both short‐term (e.g., congenital abnormalities) and long‐term effects (e.g., changes in gut microbi…
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Oral antibiotics that should be used or avoided during pregnancy
Which oral antibiotics are okay during pregnancy? ― Many commonly used antibiotics are safe. But some should be avoided, and many have special precautions. Penicillins, cephalosporins, and clindamycin are generally safe. Metronidazole (Flagyl). Labeling discourages its use in pregnancy due to concerns about fetal malformations. But …
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Put macrolide use during pregnancy in perspective
For community pharmacist, new data will raise concerns about macrolides in pregnancy. We generally consider azithromycin or erythromycin safe in pregnancy. But clarithromycin is often avoided due to animal data showing birth defects, such as cleft palate... Patients are now hearing that use of any macrolide during pregnancy might be linked to a hi…
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Notes on using antibiotics while breastfeeding
Which oral antibiotics are safe to use while breastfeeding? ㅡ Most antibiotics are okay during breastfeeding. As a rule of thumb, antibiotics that are safe to give to an infant are generally okay during breastfeeding especially since infants usually have less exposure through breast milk. Penicillins and Cephalosporins American academy of pedi…
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