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Can Cipro Be Taken During Pregnancy?

Posted on Tue, 24 Jan 2017

Question: is cipro safe for pregnant woman 25 weeks for bladder infection UTI - have already had 3 rounds of antibiotics and they want me to do another round of cipro

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Cipro is category C

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query to HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concern.

Cipro is category C by FDA( food and drugs administration)-This drug should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the risk to both fetus and mother.

Hence you shouldn't use CIPRO.

Please feel free to ask further questions.

Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (19 minutes later)

can you tell me why?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cipro can cause congenital malformations

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again!

Use of Cipro during pregnancy can cause congenital malformations most on the join and articular system of fetus.

Best regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D