During this period, the immune system of the expectant mother is significantly weakened, and the load on other systems and organs is also increasing. During this period, the future mother becomes much more vulnerable to infections and chronic diseases, so you have to resort to treatment with various medications. In many cases, with a variety of inflammatory processes in the body (pyelonephritis, tonsillitis, sinusitis), prescribe antibiotic drugs. Therefore, a very important question arises: how does the intake of antibiotics affect pregnancy, because everything that a woman uses directly affects the fetus within her.
Antibiotics.
Antibiotics - drugs are aimed at curing diseases caused by all sorts of microorganisms. Unfortunately, taking antibiotics is not always safe during pregnancy. After all, in the body, in addition to the fact that the drug has its direct, antibacterial effect, it can cause more allergic reactions or side effects: constipation, nausea, headache.
Years of research indicate that antibiotics do not in any way affect the genetic apparatus, but nevertheless undesirable consequences are possible. Scientists of Europe and America in their studies compared the effect of different drugs on the formation of the fetus. According to the results of the research, the safest groups of penicillins (ampicillin, amoxicillin, etc.), but penicillin became the most optimal of the group. Most of the cephalosporins (cefotaxime, cefazolinum and others), despite the fact that they are early in pregnancy, have a toxic effect on the fetus, yet they are recommended for taking with life-threatening diseases - sepsis, severe forms of pneumonia, urinary infections. In addition, scientists argue that after the first trimester, the intake of these antibiotics for pregnancy does not affect. Also, a number of other antibacterial drugs are relatively safe for pregnant women. The vessel belongs to a group of macrolides, their representatives are azithromycin, erythromycin. These antibiotics are a medicament in most infectious diseases, so it is advisable to limit them only. From other antibacterial drugs, during pregnancy it is better to abstain. The remaining classes of antibiotics basically have a narrow spectrum of action, therefore they are used to neutralize bacteria of one species, and are attributed to characteristic diseases (severe intestinal infections, tuberculosis and other life-threatening infections). The intake of antibiotics has an extremely negative effect on pregnancy. Therefore, for no good reason, do not use such drugs as aminoglycosides (amikacin, gentamitazin and alnologic), they affect a strong toxic effect on the auditory nerve of the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Use of sulfonamides.
The use of sulfonamides in the early stages of pregnancy causes a variety of malformations and developmental anomalies, leading to damage to the circulatory system. The use of tetracyclines (doxycycline, tetracycline) leads to irreversible destruction of tooth enamel, has a toxic effect on the liver, contributes to the fetal malformations.
Until recently, in our hospitals, pregnant women were actively prescribed ciprofloxacin. But for today reception of these antibiotics is categorically forbidden, because the drug causes irreparable defects of bone tissue in the child.
Rules for taking tablets.
So, sort of sorted out, what antibacterial drugs can be taken during pregnancy. But you still need to remind future mothers, the main rules for taking antibiotics. So:
1. In the first 5 months of pregnancy, if there is no acute need for this, antibiotics should be taken very carefully, because it is during this period that the construction of all vital organs and tissues of the fetus takes place. In the event that the reception of antibacterial drugs is inevitable, you can do this only under close supervision of the attending physician!
2. It is very important to take the full course of treatment and the prescribed dosage, in no case can you change it yourself.
3. Before you are prescribed a course of treatment with antibacterial drugs, tell your doctor about all your past health problems, severe heredity, especially allergies!
4. if any visible side effects or a feeling of discomfort have appeared during the administration of antibiotics, you should immediately stop taking the prescribed medication and consult your doctor.
Unfortunately, many women on demolitions are forced to take antibiotics, due to chronic diseases. This can be a course or a constant reception of a certain drug. During pregnancy, if it is certainly permissible, it is better not to resort to the use of antibacterial drugs, in order to treat chronic diseases. The intake of antibiotics "in order to prevent exacerbation" is strictly prohibited. In many cases, such self-treatment does not bring effectiveness and promotes the spread of infections, the causative agents of which have lost the necessary reaction to permanent antibacterial agents.
In situations where treatment is needed, it is better to give preference to drugs that are used longer than others without these side effects.
But the most important thing, remember, that at self-treatment, the antibacterial preparation is capable to cause at the kid in the newborn period a serious allergic reaction (even if its or her mother never felt on itself). Before taking any antibiotics, you should definitely consult your doctor, because only the doctor will be able to determine the need for an antibiotic. Also, according to the results of the survey, he will be able to pick up the necessary preparation and determine the period of his admission.