Re: pneumonia, biaxin, tussigon and pregnancy
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 19 May 2001 23:28:11 -0500 (CDT)
There has been conflicting data on Biaxin. It's pregnancy category C -
possible harm to humans or animals. Many category C drugs are used
without problem. To get the latest info on Biaxin, you may wish to call
the manufacturer.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 19 May 2001, angel wrote:
>
>I have been diagnosed with pneumonia and I am 14 weeks pregnant.
>I was givin a chest x-ray with a shield and now am taking Biaxin and
>Tussigon for the infection and severe cough. I have searched for some
>info on Biaxin and have found that it is not recommend for pregnant
>women. Should I stop taking the drug? I have taken it in the last 3
>days. Please help me. Is there a way to test if the baby will be less
>than normal?
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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