Ciprofloxacin

 

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More commonly known as Cipro, this antibiotic is used for treatment following an inhalation of anthrax. Data is ambiguous in that therapeutic doses during pregnancy are unlikely to pose a teratogenic risk, but it is impossible to say there is no risk. It is a category C antibiotic. This antibiotic has shown to cause joint abnormalities in animals, particularly permanent cartilage erosion in weight-bearing joints of young dogs. 1 To see the results of other studies click here: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/cipro/cipropreg.htm.

 

 

 

 

Clarithromycin

 

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Clarithromycin (prescribed as Biaxin) is a macrolide antibiotic used to fight bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, tonsillitis, skin infections, and stomach ulcers caused by bacteria.

 

Clarithromycin should not be used in pregnant women except in clinical circumstances where no alternative therapy is appropriate. It is classified as category C, risks unknown but could be potentially harmful to the fetus.This antibiotic is shown to be hazardous in pregnancy outcome and fetal development in monkeys, rats, mice, and rabbits. In studies with mice given high dosages, there was an incidence of cleft palates. 2

 

 

 

 

REFERENCES:

1 Pregnancy Team, Food and Drug Administration. (October 30, 2001). Cipro Use by Pregnant and Lactating Women. September 28, 2007. from http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/cipro/cipropreg.htm

2 Unknown. (2007). Biaxin: Warning and Precautions. September 28, 2007. from http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/clarith_wcp.htm

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