PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for January, 2000: Re: Worried about a lot of meds.

Re: Worried about a lot of meds.

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Jan 2000 23:12:36 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 26 Jan 2000, Isabel wrote: >
>At Wed, 26 Jan 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>At Wed, 26 Jan 2000, Isabel wrote:
>>>
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>I just foun out I“m pregnant and have been taking quite a few meds for
>>>the last couple of weeks. Meds include: "Qual", "naramig", "sydollil",
>>>"tonopan", "virlix", "nasacort nose spray" and "cataflam".
>>>
>>>I“m not taking them any more but did "sydollil", "tonopan" and "cataflam
>>>for 2 or 3 days, "naramig" once and the others for 15 days.
>>>
>>>Can someone help me please, I“m worried sick that something might happen
>>>to my baby. This is my second baby.
>>>
>>>Any comments are welcome!!
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>
>>I am sorry, but I do not recognize most of those medications, with the
>>exception of nascort and cataflam. Neither of those should present any
>>concern for your pregnancy. As far as the others, "sydollil, tonopan,
>>naramig, virlix, and qual", they are not present in the PDR I have here
>>at home. I will try in the office tomorrow, but if you would check the
>>spelling, perhaps I can provide more assistance.
>>
>>--
>>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>>Clarksville, TN
>>
>>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement
>>or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical
>>professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
>

I'll do what I can.

>The spelling is correct but I live in Mexico city, maybe if I write down
>the "active substances" this can help. "Qual" has paracetamol,
>dextropropoxifeno and diazepam.

Diazepam is Valium, not recommended in pregnancy.

>"Virlix" has "cetirizina". "Sydolil"
>has ergotamina, caffeine and įcido acetilsalicķlico (aspirin).

Ergotamine is used to contract the uterus after delivery so I'd be concerned about it. Aspirin in small doses has been used in pregnancy for various problems but the dosage may be excessive.

>"Tonopan"
>has dihidroergotamina, caffeine and propifenazona.

Dihydoergotamine is related to ergotrate and, as above ergotamina. It is used to contract the uterus, not something one wants during pregnancy.I would recommend discontinuing any medicatikons not prescribed specifically for the pregnancy.

>The names are
>usually similar y spanish and english, hope you can help me.
>
>At least I know nasacort and cataflam have no problem.
>
>Thanks again!

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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