PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for January, 2001: Re: Z-pack & prolonged use of antibiotics

Re: Z-pack & prolonged use of antibiotics

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 6 Jan 2001 00:45:01 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 5 Jan 2001, Cynthia wrote: >
>Hi.
>
>I am at 33 1/2 wks and again, I have been given Zithromax for a sinus
>infection. This will be my 2nd prescription of Zithromax in my 33 1/2
>wks. In my 2nd Trimester I had to take 2 prescriptions of Metrodonizol
>for vaginal infections...my question is; are the use of all these
>antibiotics causing anything for my baby?

Zithromax is considered safe in pregnancy

I use an inhaler for my asthma >and a nasal spray for my allergies as well. I know my OB knows what
>he's doing and I feel like I offend him when I ask him if all these
>drugs are safe, but I tend to worry as I have severe allergies year
>round.
>
>Any advice etc...
>
>Thanks
>
>Cindy

The inhaler is less risky than the effects of an asthma attack. The nasal spray ios prbably safe, depending on exaclty what it is, but should be used onnly when needed.

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD
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