Drug of the week series - 24.3

Cotrimoxazole is contraindicated during pregnancy. Which of the following reasons support this contraindication?
  • A. Trimethoprim component acts as an antifolate that carries teratogenic risk
  • B. Cotrimoxazole increase risk of neonatal hemolysis
  • C. Both A & B
  • D. The contraindication is false - Cotrimoxazole is safe to use throughout pregnancy
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Question:

Can you mention some other antibiotics which are contraindicated during pregnancy?

MBH/PS

Tetracyclines( e.g. doxycycline) are contraindicated during pregnancy

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