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Clinical Drug Guide Pregnancy Safe......

The Clinical Drug Guide provides information on various conditions, detailing recommended medications including their form, dosage, duration, frequency, and pregnancy safety. It covers conditions such as Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Ear Infections, Eye Infections, and more, listing specific drugs and their safety profiles during pregnancy. The guide emphasizes the importance of avoiding certain medications in specific circumstances, particularly during pregnancy.

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Clinical Drug Guide Pregnancy Safe......

The Clinical Drug Guide provides information on various conditions, detailing recommended medications including their form, dosage, duration, frequency, and pregnancy safety. It covers conditions such as Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Ear Infections, Eye Infections, and more, listing specific drugs and their safety profiles during pregnancy. The guide emphasizes the importance of avoiding certain medications in specific circumstances, particularly during pregnancy.

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Clinical Drug Guide by Condition

Includes Form, Dose, Duration, Frequency, and Pregnancy Safety

1. Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)

Amoxicillin (Oral tablet): 500 mg, 5-7 days, TDS - Safe in pregnancy
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Oral tablet): 625 mg, 7 days, TDS - Safe
Azithromycin (Oral tablet): 500 mg day 1, then 250 mg, 3-5 days, OD - Safe
Cefuroxime (Oral tablet): 250-500 mg, 5-7 days, BD - Safe

2. Ear Infections

Amoxicillin (Oral tablet): 500 mg, 5-7 days, TDS - Safe


Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Oral tablet): 625 mg, 7-10 days, TDS - Safe
Ciprofloxacin (Ear drops): 2-3 drops, 7-10 days, BD/TDS - Caution - avoid systemic use
Cefpodoxime (Oral tablet): 100-200 mg, 7 days, BD - Safe

3. Eye Infections

Chloramphenicol (Eye drops): 1-2 drops, 5-7 days, QID - Avoid in late pregnancy
Moxifloxacin (Eye drops): 1 drop, 5-7 days, TDS - Avoid systemically; drops likely safe
Gentamicin (Eye drops): 1-2 drops, 5-7 days, QID - Safe topically
Acyclovir (Eye ointment): Apply 5×/day, 5-10 days, Topical - Likely safe

4. GI Infections

Ciprofloxacin (Oral tablet): 500 mg, 3-5 days, BD - Avoid - not preferred in pregnancy
Azithromycin (Oral tablet): 500 mg, 3 days, OD - Safe
Metronidazole (Oral tablet): 400 mg, 5-7 days, TDS - Avoid in 1st trimester
Doxycycline (Oral capsule): 100 mg, 5 days, BD - Contraindicated

5. Wound Infections

Cloxacillin (Oral capsule): 500 mg, 5-7 days, QID - Safe


Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Oral tablet): 625 mg, 7-10 days, TDS - Safe
Cephalexin (Oral tablet): 500 mg, 7 days, QID - Safe
Linezolid (Oral/IV): 600 mg, 10-14 days, BD - Use only if benefits outweigh risks

6. Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Nitrofurantoin (Oral capsule): 100 mg, 5-7 days, BD - Avoid near term
Ciprofloxacin (Oral tablet): 500 mg, 3-5 days, BD - Avoid
Co-trimoxazole (Oral tablet): 960 mg, 3-5 days, BD - Avoid in 1st trimester and near term
Fosfomycin (Oral sachet): 3 g, 1 dose, OD - Safe

7. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Ceftriaxone + Doxy + Metronidazole (IM + Oral tabs): 250 mg IM + 100 mg BD + 400 mg TDS, 14 days, Combo - Doxycycline
contraindicated
Clinical Drug Guide by Condition

Includes Form, Dose, Duration, Frequency, and Pregnancy Safety

Azithromycin (Oral tablet): 1 g/week, 2 doses, Weekly - Safe

8. Nail Infections

Terbinafine (Oral tablet): 250 mg, 6-12 weeks, OD - Avoid


Itraconazole (Oral capsule): 200 mg, Pulse: 1 wk/month × 2-3, BD - Avoid
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Oral tablet): 625 mg, 5-7 days, TDS - Safe

9. Bloodstream Infections (Sepsis)

Ceftriaxone (IV): 1-2 g, 7-14 days, OD - Safe


Piperacillin-Tazobactam (IV): 4.5 g, 7-14 days, TDS - Safe
Meropenem (IV): 1 g, 7-14 days, TDS - Safe
Vancomycin (IV): 15-20 mg/kg, Individualized, BD - Use only if necessary

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