is this true ? it retards organogenesis
2007-09-13 02:55:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
According to the FDA's Center for Drug Evluation and Research, tetracyclines do not interfere with organogenesis. However, the data are limited to a few subjects.
Tetracyclines are generally not given to pregnant women because it causes an unsightly yellow staining of the primary teeth in the infant.
2007-09-13 06:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest thing the medical profession worries about with Tetracycline, is tooth discoloration, which is mostly a cosmetic issue.
It is also thought to cause problems with Bones which seems to be limited to the duration of exposure, whereas the tooth graying is permanent.
2007-09-14 18:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by Brainiac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋