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[Antibiotics in pregnancy].

¹Universitätsklinik für Frauenheilkunde, Medizinische Universität Wien, Wien. harald.leitich@meduniwien.ac.at

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique

|February 11, 2005

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Antibiotic use in pregnancy is common, but safety varies. This review details risks and safe options for pregnant individuals needing antibiotic treatment.

Area of Science:

Pharmacology
Obstetrics
Teratology

Context:

Antibiotic therapy is frequently indicated and prescribed during pregnancy.
Assessing the safety of commonly used antibiotics for both maternal and fetal well-being is crucial.

Purpose:

To review the safety profiles of prevalent antibiotic classes used in pregnancy.
To detail potential fetal and maternal risks associated with antibiotic exposure during gestation.

Summary:

This article examines the safety of common antibiotics during pregnancy, highlighting known risks and contraindications.
It emphasizes that despite some antibiotics being contraindicated, safe alternatives exist for most clinical indications.

Impact:

Provides essential information for healthcare providers to make informed prescribing decisions during pregnancy.

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Aims to minimize potential adverse effects of antibiotic treatment on pregnant individuals and their fetuses.