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What pregnancy category are aminoglycosides?
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| Antibiotic | FDA Pregnancy Category Ratingb New guidelines will require a change in pregnancy warning language. |
|---|---|
| Aminoglycosides | D |
| Beta-lactams and mono-bactams | |
| Penicillins | |
| Including amino-penicillins; extended-spectrum penicillins; and beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations | B |
What pregnancy category is dextromethorphan?
OTC Decongestants, Expectorants, and Nonselective Antihistamines in Pregnancy
| Drug name | FDA pregnancy risk classification | Drug class |
|---|---|---|
| Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Benylin DM) | C | Non-narcotic antitussive |
| Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) | B | Antihistamine/antiemetic |
| Clemastine fumarate (Tavist) | B | Antihistamine |
What are the different pregnancy categories?
FDA Pregnancy Categories
- Category A. Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
- Category B.
- Category C.
- Category D.
- Category X.
What pregnancy category is amoxicillin?
Relative Risk of Human Teratogenic Risk Associated with Antibiotic Use in Pregnancy and Lactation
| Antibiotic | Teratogenicity risk/data available | FDA Pregnancy Category |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | Unlikely/fair | B |
| Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin) | Unlikely/fair | C |
| Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) | Unlikely/fair | C |
| Clindamycin (Cleocin) | Undetermined/limited | B |
Why are aminoglycosides not given in pregnancy?
Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity are recognised side effects of aminoglycosides. Ototoxicity has also been reported following in utero streptomycin exposure and it is therefore possible that use of any aminoglycoside in pregnancy carries an increased risk of permanent damage to the ear or kidney in exposed offspring.
Is aminoglycoside safe in pregnancy?
-Some experts recommend: Aminoglycosides should be considered potentially ototoxic and nephrotoxic to the fetus. -If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential harm to the fetus.
Is dextromethorphan safe in first trimester?
Dextromethorphan is equipotent to codeine as an antitussive and is a pregnancy category C medication. Dextromethorphan exposure in the first trimester has been studied, and no increased risk of malformations was detected.
Can a pregnant woman take dextromethorphan?
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is an over-the-counter cough suppressant. If you are wondering if you can take dextromethorphan while pregnant, it is considered relatively safe. Recent research has indicated that pregnant women do not have to worry about taking dextromethorphan during their pregnancy.
Is Category B safe during pregnancy?
Category B drugs include prenatal vitamins, acetaminophen and several other medications used routinely and safely during pregnancy. If there is a clinical need for a Category B drug, it is considered safe to use it.
Can I take amoxicillin in first trimester?
Amoxicillin is considered a pregnancy category B drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). That means it’s considered safe to take while pregnant.
Can amoxicillin cause a miscarriage?
Can taking amoxicillin, co-amoxiclav, or penicillin V in pregnancy cause miscarriage or stillbirth? No increased chance of miscarriage or stillbirth has been seen in large studies of pregnant women taking amoxicillin or penicillin V.
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