Drugs In Pregnancy Flashcards
Anti emetics are used for what?
Treating morning sickness and other types of vomiting.
Which anti emetics are unsafe/uncertain for pregnant women?
Domperidone, ondansetron
Which anti emetics are safe for pregnant women?
Promethazine
Doxylamine
Dicyclomine
Prochloroperazine
Metoproclamide
What peptic ulcer/GERD drugs are unsafe for pregnant women?
Cimetidine
Lansoprazole
Mosapride
What peptic ulcer /GERD drugs are safe for pregnant women?
Ranitidine
Omeprazole
Famotidine
Pantoprazole
What are laxatives used for?
Constipation.
What laxatives are unsafe for pregnant women?
Senna
Bisacodyl
Docusates
Saline purgatives
What laxatives are safe for pregnant women?
Dietary fibre
Lactulose
Ispaghula
Which anti diarrhoeas are unsafe for pregnant women?
Loperamide
Diphenoxylate - atropine
Which anti diarrhoeas are safe for pregnant women?
ORS
What are analgesics used for??
Headache, pain etc
Which analgesics are unsafe for pregnant women?
Aspirin
Methmizol
Nsaids Cox 2 inhibitors
Codeine
Morphine
Tramadol
Which analgesics are safe for pregnant women?
Paracetamol
Ibuprofen (low dose)
Which cold cough remedies are unsafe for pregnant women?
Codeine
Dextromethorphan
Bromhexine
Expectorants
What cold cough remedies are safe for pregnant women?
Nasal drops
Budesonide
Oxymethazoline
Xylomethazoline