Flu Drugs and Pregnancy

Upper respiratory tract infection or common cold that by the layman is often referred to as the flu is a viral infection that most commonly infect humans. According to statistics adult humans at least 2 times attacked by the disease annually. Children are more often more - can be up to 12 times per year. Thus it can be ascertained the pregnant women will most likely get the disease in the pregnancy priode

For pregnant women who are aware of the dangers of using the threat of drugs, of course many who hesitate to swallow the drugs given. Especially if the doctor forgot to convince the mother that the drugs given are safe for pregnant women. That's why in pharmacies drug safety question frequently asked is about the safety of cold medicines, cough and antibiotics to pregnant women.

        Referring to the article prior to this, to overcome chills / fever better chosen paracetamol (Panadol Blue, Biogesik tablets etc.) that include a category B Pregnancy Risk ratio. What is less safe is Ponstan and cold medicine combination (combined paracetamol, antihistamines and medications pelonggar breath).

   If necessary, antibiotics that are safe enough to enter the category B: Amoxicillin (amoxil, amoxan, kalmoxillin etc.), cefadroxil (cefat, cefspan, cefachlor) is secure. Tetracycline is a less safe (category D), Ciprofloxacin (category C). Cough Cough is safe is Black (not of the frills Plus).

The principle of using drugs when pregnant
1. Consider what the illness without the use of drugs, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy.
2. Drugs are only used when the benefits derived mother is greater than the possible risks that might happen to the fetus.
3. If you have to use drugs, choose a drug that has been widely known. Avoid the use of new drugs in circulation because they have not enough time to find safety.
4. Avoid the use of polypharmacy drug - ingesting drugs manifold (4 types more)
5. Find out whether the drug to be used safely by category of drug safety for pregnant women (see the article before this).