Prescribing in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Question 1

What antibiotics are unsuitable for patients who are pregnant?

Answer 1

Tetracyclines
aminoglycosides (Gent)
sulphonamides
trimethoprim
quinolones

Question 2

Give examples of other medicines which should not be taken during pregnancy

Answer 2

ACEi/ARB
statins
warfarin
sulfonylureas
retinoids (including topical)
cytotoxic agents
antiepileptics