What Medication Should I Avoid In Pregnancy
When deciding whether to take a medicine during pregnancy, it’s important to find out about the possible effects of that medicine on your baby. Most medicines taken during pregnancy cross the placenta and reach the baby. The problem is that scientists can’t ethically perform drug testing on a pregnant woman. So, it is not accurate to say a medication is 100% safe in pregnancy. It usually comes down to weighing the benefits for a mother with a health condition. 🆘We have put together a list of common medicines to avoid during pregnancy 🚫Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and levofloxacin: These drugs can cause problem with the baby’s muscle and skeletal growth 🚫Codeine: It can lead to withdrawal syndrome in newborns 🚫Ibuprofen: High does of this drug can lead to miscarriage, premature labour, jaundice.. 🚫Sulfa containing drugs: can cause jaundice in newborn 🚫Tetracycline: can cause permanent discoloration of teeth 🚫Chloramphenicol: can cause blood disorder 🚫Primaquine: can damage blood cells in a fetus 🚫Doxycycline : can affect your baby’s tooth and bone 🚫Lisinopril: can affect your baby’s kidneys 🚫Aspirin: can cause birth defect Ensure you check with your doctor before taking any medicine, including painkillers.
