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Re: Antibiotics in first trimester

From: Joel (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Oct 1997 12:00:09 +0100


>Please I am rather keen to find out (from an emotional point of view) if
>it is okay to take the following medication in early pregancy.
>I miscarried at 14 weeks.
>At 13.3 weeks I began the following medication:
>
>Zinnat 250 mg twice a day for five days
>Flagyl 400 mg three times a day for five days
>
>I also had a flagyl 2g suppository before a shirodkar stitch was
>inserted.
>
>I have read this is not such a good thing and to avoid taking this
>medication in early pregnancy again I really need to know the status.
>
>Regards

Flagyl is not currently allowed during pregnancy. Zinnat is new, but as a penicillin, has probably no bad effect during pregnancy.

--
Joel Kompanietz, M.D. CNGOF,
OBGYN.net International Representative, France
Mazamet, France

http://www.obgyn.net/country/i-bios/joelk.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/jkompanietz.htm

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- *Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.




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