Medicines and Drugs to Be Avoided During Pregnancy
November 8th, 2008
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Cortisone & Prednisolone: These are corticosteroids. If taken during the later part of pregnancy, these may cause deficiency of adrenal hormone on withdrawl of the drug. They delays growth and promote infection.
Cyclizine : The effects are the same as chlorocyclizine.
Cyclophosphamide: This has the same effects busulphan.
Dexamethasone: Its effects are the same as cortisone.
Dexamphetamine : This is used as a slimming drug. It may cause developmental defects of the heart in the foetus, if taken during pregnancy.
