Only Serious Replies - Is there a risk to a pregnant lady who has been on drugs for Chikungonia (fever in AP)?

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Only Serious Replies - Is there a risk to a pregnant lady who has been on drugs for Chikungonia (fever in AP). Though the pregnancy is NOt confirmed, it may be or may not be BUT she has been taking drugs like CIPROFLAXACIN (spelling mistake might be there) and pain killers like DICLOFENIC SODIUM and PROXYVON capsules.

REQUEST - Please do not joke and answer JUST to add to your points. I would REPORT ABUSE if I find any such situation. Kindly treat as a SERIOUS QUESTION .. Looking forward for a helpful reply for this question.

Answer 1

honestly, this is something that you should see your doctor about. if it's an addiction to meds, then you need to find the fastest and safest way to get off of them(whether pregnant or not). if you're pregnant the sooner you get off the better, of course. as for the effects as of now, i'm not a doctor so i don't know. even doctors probably can't say for certainty...it's not in their hands either. if the meds are for serious medical condition, talk to that doctor also!

please take care and get to the dr. ASAP

Answer 2

warnings for pregnant women:
CIPROFLOXACIN :http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic4/cipro-xr_wcp.htm
this is just an NSAID like aspirin and tylonol the effects of
DICLOFENAC SODIUM: Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine. This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnancy, particularly the third trimester, unless considered essential by your doctor. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
The medicine passes into the breast milk, but at normal doses it is unlikely to harm the baby. Discuss with your doctor.
PROXYVON
Q. My wife is undergoing hormone treatment for pregnancy. As the follicles are developed, we were asked to be in touch for 4 days. After two days, she had headache and she took a pain killer by the name of Buta Proxyvon. Will this have any adverse affect on the pregnancy?

A. Buta-Proxyvon is a combination product not meant for headache. Moreover it is Prescription Only medicine indicated for Rheumatic disorders and should neither be bought nor used without a doctors prescription. The patient could have taken a simple analgesic such as paracetamol (Crocin) for headache.
Of the three ingredients, diclofenac and dextropropoxyphene are not allowed to be taken during pregnancy. If the patient does become pregnant, one should do frequent tests even though the chances of a deformed baby are quite small.

Hope this helps

Answer 3

If it was me...if at all possible stop taking the meds and talk to your doc about it.....sooner to stop and pregnant the less likely there could be any type of birth defect..the key time is 5-12 weeks for birth defects...you can also go to the doctor and have a blood test done to check for pregnancy sooner than a HPT

Answer 4

This is what I've found about "Cipro"

FDA pregnancy category C: This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use Cipro without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
• Cipro passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
http://www.drugs.com/cipro.html

Ok this is what I found about Diclofenac
Pregnancy-Studies on birth defects with these medicines have not been done in humans. However, there is a chance that these medicines may cause unwanted effects on the heart or blood flow of the fetus or newborn baby if they are taken regularly during the last few months of pregnancy. Also, studies in animals have shown that these medicines, if taken late in pregnancy, may increase the length of pregnancy, prolong labor, or cause other problems during delivery. If you are pregnant, do not take any of these medicines, including nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) ibuprofen or naproxen, without first discussing its use with your doctor.

Studies in animals have not shown that fenoprofen, floctafenine, flurbiprofen, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, nabumetone, phenylbutazone, piroxicam, tiaprofenic acid, or tolmetin causes birth defects. Diflunisal caused birth defects of the spine and ribs in rabbits, but not in mice or rats. Diclofenac and meclofenamate caused unwanted effects on the formation of bones in animals. Etodolac and oxaprozin caused birth defects in animals. Indomethacin caused slower development of bones and damage to nerves in animals. In some animal studies, sulindac caused unwanted effects on the development of bones and organs. Studies on birth defects with mefenamic acid have not been done in animals.

Even though most of these medicines did not cause birth defects in animals, many of them did cause other harmful or toxic effects on the fetus, usually when they were given in such large amounts that the pregnant animals became sick.

For naproxen: Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

http://www.drugs.com/cons/diclofenac_systemic.html

I couldn't find proxyvon.......sorry.......hope this helps.

Answer 5

Honestly I'm not sure. I would think so, as it may create a child that could be addicted to these substances. Contact a doctor immediately and find out for sure. Best of luck to you.