can antibiotics affect a fetus?

Question

my friend just found out she is a month and a half pregnant. She says she's drank three whiskeys and two glasses of wine during that time (not all at once). She was freaked about the alcohol, but I told her it wasn't enough to worry about- just don't drink any more now.

I'm freaked about the medicine she's been on. She was on antibiotics for two weeks this month.

Yes, she is going to the doctor soon, but we were wondering now what sort of affect the antibiotics or alcohol might have had.

Answer 1

www.safefetus.com will tell you about drugs and what they can do to the baby.

Answer 2

Wow, this all sounds so familiar. I am 12 weeks pregnant, and I had the same concerns. To be honest with you, there are certain types on Antibiotics you can take. My doctor just told me that Penicillin, Bactrium, and what I'm taking for a bladder infection as of today..it's called Macrobid is okay while you are pregnant, because they are considered type "B" anti's. Anything type "B" is safe when you're pregnant, but of course we don't know the types..but your pharmacist and doctor will let you know if you ask. And about the Alcohol, usually the fetus will be un-harmed this early. I wondered 2 because I got drunk a few times and was taking an anxiety med called xanax before I found out. I was so worried about it, but I was about 3 weeks when I found out that I was pregnant, and the doctor didn't show much concern. One thing he did tell me is to start taking Folic Acid immediatley. Not taking it now(research states) it's one of the #1 causes for birth defects. Your friend does need to see a doctor so she can get on the proper vitamins. But, she shouldn't stress, everything is fine I'm sure...and if she stops what she is doing and visits the doctor regularly, there is no reason why she shouldn't have a healthy pregnancy . GOOD LUCK !! :)

Answer 3

It is recommended not to take any over-the-counter medication, however in certain situations, such as bladder infections it may be needed. Consulting a professional doctor is always the best idea.

There are many antibiotics safe to take while pregnant, be sure to inform your doc that you are pregnant if you're seeing someone other than your OB for an illness (for instance, I saw my regular family practice doc sometimes too). An infection may pose more of a threat to the baby than taking antibiotics- for instance, an untreated bladder infection may lead to premature labor or kidney failure.
Your doctor should give you a list of medications that are safe for you to take while you are pregnant but generally what you take will in effect go to your baby as well so I would not recommend taking medications unless you positively have to and are directed by your doctor.The main problem with alcohol during pregnancy is when regular consumption occurs.

Answer 4

any amount of alcohol can cause foetal alcohol syndrome, particularly when ingested in the first trimester, but unless she drank all that on the same day, and no more than two drinks, the child is likely okay. doctors used to suggest women had a beer in the evening both during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so obviously it doesn't lead to birth defects in most instances.
the antibiotics can be harmful to the foetus's bone and tooth development; she should alert her physician to the prescription she took
best of luck

Answer 5

Yes both can have an effect. But it depends on the antibiotics.

Penicillins: Hypersensitivity may be common, and cross allergenicity with cephalosporins has been reported. Penicillins are classed as category B during pregnancy.


Cephalopsorins: Several cephalopsorins and related compounds have been associated with seizures. Cefmetazole, cefoperazone, cefotetan and ceftriaxone may be associated with a fall in prothrombin activity and coagulation abnormalities. Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with cephalosporins and other broad spectrum antibiotics. Some drugs in this class may cause renal toxicity. Pregnancy category B.


Fluroquinolones: Lomefloxacin has been associated with increased photosensitivity. All drugs in this class have been associated with convulsions. Pregnancy category C.


Tetracyclines: Demeclocycline may cause increased photosensitivity. Minocycline may cause dizziness. Do not use tetracyclines in children under the age of eight, and specifically avoid during periods of tooth development. Oral tetracyclines bind to anions such as calcium and iron. Although doxycycline and minocycline may be taken with meals, patients must be advised to take other tetracycline antibiotics on an empty stomach, and not to take the drugs with milk or other calcium-rich foods. Expired tetracycline should never be administered. Pregnancy category D. Use during pregnancy may cause alterations in bone development.


Macrolides: Erythromycin may aggravate the weakness of patients with myasthenia gravis. Azithromycin has, rarely, been associated with allergic reactions, including angioedema, anaphylaxis, and dermatologic reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Oral erythromycin may be highly irritating to the stomach and when given by injection may cause severe phlebitis. These drugs should be used with caution in patients with liver dysfunction. Pregnancy category B: Azithromycin, erythromycin. Pregnancy category C: Clarithromycin, dirithromycin, troleandomycin.


Aminoglycosides: This class of drugs causes kidney and ototoxicity. These problems can occur even with normal doses. Dosing should be based on renal function, with periodic testing of both kidney function and hearing. Pregnancy category D.

and here is what the categories mean:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregnancy_category

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Answer 7

it could effect the babys brain development and could cause a lot of problems later...

just talk t othe doc and dont do it anymroe