Pregnancy Flashcards
Guaifenisin
Cough suppresants - may cause inhuinal hernias
Promethazine
AH - Persistant N/V - (Can cause sedation/dystonia) lower seizure threshold
Omeprazole
PPI - GERD
Cetylpyridinium
Lozenge for Rhinorrhea, sneezing, throat pain (safe for preggo)
Prednisone
Glucocorticoids - Refractory N/V- Avoid in 1st tri
Which antifungals are not ok for pregnancy
Butoconazole Miconazole Ticonazole
Methyldopa
Chronic HTN / preeclampsia
Preferred agent during pregnancy
Ginger
Reduces nausea/not vomiting
Diphenhydramine/Chlorpheniramine for Cough & Cold
Antihistamine (perferred)
Ranitidine
H2 Antagonists - GERD
How much folic acid if previous child has NTD?
4 mg of folic acid at least 1 month before pregnancy and throughout 1st trimester
Meclizine
Antihistamine- persistant N/V - (DC doxylamine prior) -Causes Cleft pallet
Loperamide
Diarrhea (however human studies inconclusive)
Valproic acid
Teratogens - Neural tube defects
Most recommended Rx constipation
Fiber, Docusate
Which ABX are not ok for pregnancy
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole Levofloxacin Ciprofloxacin Tetracycline Doxycycline
Methylprednisolone
Glucocorticoids - Refractory N/V- Avoid in 1st tri
Best Rx for pain/fever is
APAP
Aluminum and calcium based products for antacids are
GERD - Constipating
Folic acid during preggo
Prenatal + at least 1000mcg/D
Diphenhydramine for N/V
Antihistamine- persistant N/V - (DC doxylamine prior)
What topical cream/ointments are not ok for pregnancy
High-potency steroids Tretinoin - retinoids
Metformin
Non-insulin Rx for GDM (cat-B)
Methyldopa - Labetalol
Preeclampsia - Chronic HTN