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Will Ofloxacin, INH Or Ethambutol Have Any Adverse Affects On The Fetus?
My wife is undergoing lymphnode TB treatment since Aug 2009 & is now 6 month pregnant , she is having Oxfloxacin 400 mg , INH 300 mg , Ethambuntal 800 mg each 1 tablet per day . Is this drugs going to have any side effects on the foetus. Please let me know
Fri, 19 Aug 2016
HI,
I understand your concern.
Both High doses of Ofloxacillin , INH & Ethambutal are placed in catagory c for their use in pregnancy. Though there are no sufficient evidences about their teratogenicirty, they are to be used with precautions in pregnancy when the benefits over weigh the side effects & they are essential for control of Tuberculosis in pregnant woman.
The doses offered to you are in normal range.. & I feel you shoulf believe your treating doctor & continue taking it as per the advise, while regular pregnancy check ups are done.
Thanks.
I understand your concern.
Both High doses of Ofloxacillin , INH & Ethambutal are placed in catagory c for their use in pregnancy. Though there are no sufficient evidences about their teratogenicirty, they are to be used with precautions in pregnancy when the benefits over weigh the side effects & they are essential for control of Tuberculosis in pregnant woman.
The doses offered to you are in normal range.. & I feel you shoulf believe your treating doctor & continue taking it as per the advise, while regular pregnancy check ups are done.
Thanks.
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