2007-06-04 08:01:22 · 5 answers · asked by a.cutright@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Although there are no adequate studies of nitrofurantoin in pregnant women, many women have used it during pregnancy, and it has proved to be safe. Studies in animals suggest no important effects on the fetus. Nitrofurantoin, therefore, can be used in pregnancy if the physician feels that it is necessary. However, nitrofurantoin should not be used near term (38-42 weeks gestation) since it interferes with the immature enzyme systems in the red blood cells of newborns, damaging the cells and resulting in anemia.
2007-06-04 08:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by yzerswoman 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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Although there are no adequate studies of nitrofurantoin in pregnant women, many women have used it during pregnancy, and it has proved to be safe. Studies in animals suggest no important effects on the fetus. Nitrofurantoin, therefore, can be used in pregnancy if the physician feels that it is necessary. However, nitrofurantoin should not be used near term (38-42 weeks gestation) since it interferes with the immature enzyme systems in the red blood cells of newborns, damaging the cells and resulting in anemia.
2007-06-04 15:04:28 · answer #2 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming he knows you are pregnant I would trust the doctors prescription.
2007-06-04 15:05:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume if your doctor knows that you are pregnant, he considers it to be safe so I wouldn't second guess him.
2007-06-04 15:06:10 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy of 2 Boys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are second guessing yourDR...with a bunch of people with no medical degree.
2007-06-04 15:13:37 · answer #5 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋