Post by Michelle on Dec 14, 2008 4:06:40 GMT -6
Medications during Pregnancy
www.obfocus.com/high-risk/meds1.htm
(below list is 2 page and includes info on some prescriptions)
health.discovery.com/centers/pregnancy/americanbaby/medications.html
www.aafp.org/afp/20030615/2517.html
Asthma
* Budesonide inhaled or nasal spray (Pulmicort®, Rhinocort ®)
Bladder infection (UTI)
* Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid®)
Cough
* Dextromethrophan (Robitussin DM sugar free ®)
Constipation
* Metamucil® , Citrucel®,
* Docusate (Colace®, Ducolax ®)
* Milk of magnesia.
* Polyethyelene glycol (Miralax®)
Diabetes
* Insulin
* Glyburide (Micronase®)
* Metformin (Glucophage®)
Diarrhea
* Loperamide (Imodium A-D ®)
Gas
* Simethicone (Gas-X ®, Mylicon ®, Phazyme ®)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),
* Ranitidine (Zantac®)
* Cimetidine (Tagamet®)
Hayfever, sneezing, runny nose, itchy watery eyes
* Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton ®,Efidac ®, Teldrin ®)
* Diphenhydramine (Benadryl ®) Clemastine (Tavist Allergy ®)
Headache or fever:
* Acetaminophen (APAP,Paracetamol,Panadol, Tylenol®)
Heartburn
* TUMs®
Hemorrhoids
* Tucks®
* Preparation H®
* Anusol®
High blood pressure
* Methyldopa (Aldomet®)
Hyperprolactinemia
* Bromocriptine (Parlodel®)
* Carbergoline (Dostinex®)
Hypothyroidism
* Thyroid hormone
* Levothyroxine (Synthroid ®, Levoxyl ®)
Infection
* Acyclovir (Zovirax ®)
* Azthitromycin (Zithromax ®)
* Cepaholosporins
examples: Cephalexin (Keflex®),
Cefazolin (Ancef ®), cefaclor (Ceclor®)
* Clindamycin (Cleocin®)
* Erythromycin
* Penicillins
example Amoxicillin (Amoxil®),
Amoxicillin Clavulanate (Augmentin®),
methicillin, carbenicillin
* Metronidazole (Flagyl®)
Insomnia
* Doxylamine (Unisom Sleep Tabs® )
Motion sickness
* Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine ®)
Nasal congestion
* Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed ®) -Avoid in first trimester.
Nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy watery eyes
* Actifed Cold and Allergy ®
Ingredients: Triprolidine, Pseudoephedrine
-Avoid in first trimester.
Nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy watery eyes, fever, and headache
* Actifed Cold and Sinus ®
Ingredients: Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine,
Pseudoephedrine- Avoid in first trimester.
Nausea
* Ginger
* Pyridoxine 25 mg PO TID WITH Unisom Sleep Tabs (Doxylamine Succinate 25 mg) 1/2 tablet TID
* Metoclopramide (Reglan ®)
Preeclampsia
* Magnesium sulfate
Vaginal yeast infection
* Clotrimazole cream (Gyne-Lotrimin®)
Prescription Medications During Pregnancy
Safer prescription drugs
* Antibiotics: Several major classes, including penicillin, cephalosporin, erythromycin, clindamycin
* Asthma medications: Most inhaled medications, including inhaled steroids
* Antacids: Many, including Zantac and Carafate
* Antidepressants: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft; and tricyclic antidepressants, such as imipramine, sold as Tofranil, and amitriptyline, sold as Elavil
* High blood pressure drugs: Several, including Aldomet, Normodyne, and Trandate
Less safe prescription drugs
* Antibiotics: Tetracycline and doxycycline (avoid after the first trimester), streptomycin and kanamycin
* Antiseizure drugs: Carbamazepine, sold as Tegretol or Carbatrol, and valproic acid
* Migraine medications: Ergotamine drugs such as Ergomar and Bellamine
Unsafe prescription drugs
* Acne medications: Accutane and other oral vitamin A compounds
* Arthritis drugs: Arthrotec
* Blood thinners: Warfarin, sold as Coumadin
* High blood pressure medications: ACE inhibitors such as Lotensin, Accupril, Monopril (Avoid after the first trimester.)
* Ulcer medications: Misoprostol, sold as Cytotec
Medications while Nursing
Medications considered safe while nursing:
acetaminophen acyclovir
anesthetics local antacids
antibiotics (tetracycline and sulfa) anticonvulsants
antihistamines antihypertensives
asthma medications barium
chloroquine (antimalarial) cortisone
decongestants digitalis
diuretics ibuprofen
insulin laxatives
muscle relaxants pinworm medications
propranolol propylthiouracil
quinine thyroid medications
Drugs that need monitoring if used during nursing:
antidepressants aspirin
codeine demerol
ergots general anesthetics
indomethacin isoniazid
lithium metoclopramide
metronidazole (flagyl) morphine
oral contraceptives paxil
phenobarbitol prozac
valium zoloft
Drugs that shouldn't be used while nursing:
amphetamines anti-cancer drugs
cyclosporine lindane
methotrexate mysoline
nicotine parlodel
radioactive drugs
- For sources or additional information see the first post of this thread.
www.obfocus.com/high-risk/meds1.htm
(below list is 2 page and includes info on some prescriptions)
health.discovery.com/centers/pregnancy/americanbaby/medications.html
www.aafp.org/afp/20030615/2517.html
Asthma
* Budesonide inhaled or nasal spray (Pulmicort®, Rhinocort ®)
Bladder infection (UTI)
* Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid®)
Cough
* Dextromethrophan (Robitussin DM sugar free ®)
Constipation
* Metamucil® , Citrucel®,
* Docusate (Colace®, Ducolax ®)
* Milk of magnesia.
* Polyethyelene glycol (Miralax®)
Diabetes
* Insulin
* Glyburide (Micronase®)
* Metformin (Glucophage®)
Diarrhea
* Loperamide (Imodium A-D ®)
Gas
* Simethicone (Gas-X ®, Mylicon ®, Phazyme ®)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),
* Ranitidine (Zantac®)
* Cimetidine (Tagamet®)
Hayfever, sneezing, runny nose, itchy watery eyes
* Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton ®,Efidac ®, Teldrin ®)
* Diphenhydramine (Benadryl ®) Clemastine (Tavist Allergy ®)
Headache or fever:
* Acetaminophen (APAP,Paracetamol,Panadol, Tylenol®)
Heartburn
* TUMs®
Hemorrhoids
* Tucks®
* Preparation H®
* Anusol®
High blood pressure
* Methyldopa (Aldomet®)
Hyperprolactinemia
* Bromocriptine (Parlodel®)
* Carbergoline (Dostinex®)
Hypothyroidism
* Thyroid hormone
* Levothyroxine (Synthroid ®, Levoxyl ®)
Infection
* Acyclovir (Zovirax ®)
* Azthitromycin (Zithromax ®)
* Cepaholosporins
examples: Cephalexin (Keflex®),
Cefazolin (Ancef ®), cefaclor (Ceclor®)
* Clindamycin (Cleocin®)
* Erythromycin
* Penicillins
example Amoxicillin (Amoxil®),
Amoxicillin Clavulanate (Augmentin®),
methicillin, carbenicillin
* Metronidazole (Flagyl®)
Insomnia
* Doxylamine (Unisom Sleep Tabs® )
Motion sickness
* Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine ®)
Nasal congestion
* Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed ®) -Avoid in first trimester.
Nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy watery eyes
* Actifed Cold and Allergy ®
Ingredients: Triprolidine, Pseudoephedrine
-Avoid in first trimester.
Nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy watery eyes, fever, and headache
* Actifed Cold and Sinus ®
Ingredients: Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine,
Pseudoephedrine- Avoid in first trimester.
Nausea
* Ginger
* Pyridoxine 25 mg PO TID WITH Unisom Sleep Tabs (Doxylamine Succinate 25 mg) 1/2 tablet TID
* Metoclopramide (Reglan ®)
Preeclampsia
* Magnesium sulfate
Vaginal yeast infection
* Clotrimazole cream (Gyne-Lotrimin®)
Prescription Medications During Pregnancy
Safer prescription drugs
* Antibiotics: Several major classes, including penicillin, cephalosporin, erythromycin, clindamycin
* Asthma medications: Most inhaled medications, including inhaled steroids
* Antacids: Many, including Zantac and Carafate
* Antidepressants: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft; and tricyclic antidepressants, such as imipramine, sold as Tofranil, and amitriptyline, sold as Elavil
* High blood pressure drugs: Several, including Aldomet, Normodyne, and Trandate
Less safe prescription drugs
* Antibiotics: Tetracycline and doxycycline (avoid after the first trimester), streptomycin and kanamycin
* Antiseizure drugs: Carbamazepine, sold as Tegretol or Carbatrol, and valproic acid
* Migraine medications: Ergotamine drugs such as Ergomar and Bellamine
Unsafe prescription drugs
* Acne medications: Accutane and other oral vitamin A compounds
* Arthritis drugs: Arthrotec
* Blood thinners: Warfarin, sold as Coumadin
* High blood pressure medications: ACE inhibitors such as Lotensin, Accupril, Monopril (Avoid after the first trimester.)
* Ulcer medications: Misoprostol, sold as Cytotec
Medications while Nursing
Medications considered safe while nursing:
acetaminophen acyclovir
anesthetics local antacids
antibiotics (tetracycline and sulfa) anticonvulsants
antihistamines antihypertensives
asthma medications barium
chloroquine (antimalarial) cortisone
decongestants digitalis
diuretics ibuprofen
insulin laxatives
muscle relaxants pinworm medications
propranolol propylthiouracil
quinine thyroid medications
Drugs that need monitoring if used during nursing:
antidepressants aspirin
codeine demerol
ergots general anesthetics
indomethacin isoniazid
lithium metoclopramide
metronidazole (flagyl) morphine
oral contraceptives paxil
phenobarbitol prozac
valium zoloft
Drugs that shouldn't be used while nursing:
amphetamines anti-cancer drugs
cyclosporine lindane
methotrexate mysoline
nicotine parlodel
radioactive drugs
- For sources or additional information see the first post of this thread.