2006-11-20 22:53:33 · 7 answers · asked by Egwuibe O 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
First of all antibiotics shouldn't be taken if not prescribed by a doctor!
But if that's the case there should be no problem.
"PREGNANCY: Ampicillin is considered safe during pregnancy.
NURSING MOTHERS: Ampicillin is excreted in breast milk. No side effects have been reported in nursing infants whose mothers have taken ampicillin. Concern for side effects such as allergic reactions, of course, exist. Thus, physicians weigh the potential risk of allergy versus the benefits.
SIDE EFFECTS: Allergic reactions are relatively common side effects during therapy with any of the penicillins. These reactions can range from rashes to anaphylaxis, a severe condition in which there may be shock and even death. Rashes occur more frequently with ampicillin than with the other penicillins. The incidence of rash with ampicillin seems to be higher in patients with viral illnesses, such as mononucleosis. Patients with a history of allergic reaction to any other penicillin should not receive ampicillin. Persons who are allergic to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics which is more distantly related to the penicillins (e.g., Ceclor, Keflex, Cefzil) may or may not be allergic to penicillins.
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and abdominal pain are commonly reported gastrointestinal side effects during ampicillin therapy, but are rarely severe. Diarrhea appears to occur more frequently with ampicillin than with the other penicillins." (http://www.medicinenet.com/ampicillin/article.htm)
2006-11-20 23:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by ebilginoglu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ampicillin Tablets
2016-12-18 06:19:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they were prescribed by her doctor for her recently they are fine. If they are old and for another illness no she shouldn't take them just because. Or if they are someone else's she shouldn't take them.
Many antibiotics are safe during all stages of pregnancy, but only medication given by the doctor should be taken. And she should finish all of the medication unless otherwise instructed by her doctor. Many women are given antibiotics and they don't have harmful effects on the baby. For example if a woman has preterm labor or runs a fever during labor she is often given IV antibiotics as a precaution.
If you are concerned about what her doctor is prescribing ask why it's being prescribed and what the effects if any...
2006-11-21 20:01:23 · answer #3 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your doctor prescribed them to you.
2006-11-21 00:02:46 · answer #4 · answered by Blondi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask your doctor. He knows more about your health than anyone.
2006-11-20 23:03:00 · answer #5 · answered by Penny Mae 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors reccomend that you only take tylenol.
2006-11-20 22:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES Provided you are not alergic to penecillin
2006-11-20 22:57:36 · answer #7 · answered by chat_have 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋