Can pregnant women use it with caution?

In life, no matter how much a pregnant woman pays attention to medical care and maintenance, there is always the possibility of getting sick. Generally speaking, if the symptoms of a pregnant woman are not severe and obvious, they can be alleviated or even cured through some diet therapy or safe physical therapy. However, if the condition of a pregnant woman worsens, she should not take it on her own, as it will have a negative impact on the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women are advised to use medications when necessary. However, when using it, you must carefully read the instructions to confirm whether it can be used by pregnant women, and it is best to do so under the advice of a doctor. So can the medicines that are marked with caution for use by pregnant women be used? What will happen if a pregnant woman uses medicines that are marked for cautious use? Will it have any effects on the fetus?

Currently on the market, there are many medicines that state that pregnant women should use them with caution or that pregnant women are prohibited from using them. If the drug is marked as prohibited for use by pregnant women, you need to pay attention, as this means that the drug will cause harm to the fetus and must not be taken or used. If the information on the drug label is that pregnant women should use it with caution, it means that its effect on pregnant women and fetuses is unclear. If pregnant women use it, it may be fine or there may be side effects. Therefore, most doctors do not recommend its use. Even if it must be used, it must be done under the guidance of a doctor.

Therefore, in order to ensure the normal growth and development of the fetus, pregnant women are advised to take good care of themselves, reduce the chance of getting sick, and minimize the use of medicines.

What are the standards for pregnant mothers to take medication during pregnancy?

Pregnant mothers often need medication due to some abnormal phenomena or symptoms. The effects of taking medication on the fetus vary depending on the type of medication. Because many drugs can pass through the embryo at will, some drugs may cause abnormal growth and development of the fetus, or even lead to fetal malformation. Therefore, under normal circumstances, it is best not to take the medicine. However, if it is necessary to take the medicine, you should pay attention to the following eight criteria:

1. When seeking medical treatment during pregnancy, you should pay attention to your menstrual period. You should inform your doctor that you are pregnant and the duration of your pregnancy; if there is a possibility of pregnancy, pay special attention to whether your menstrual period is due when taking the medicine.

2. Unable to take medication on their own. The mother's illness can also affect the fetus, so you should neither use medicines indiscriminately nor leave the disease untreated. You cannot choose to buy medicines by yourself. You must use medicines that have been proven to be harmless to test tube embryos and fetuses for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Medication that can be used or not needed should be avoided or used as little as possible, especially in the first three months of pregnancy. Medication that can be used or can be temporarily stopped should be considered to be avoided or discontinued.

4. When taking the medicine, you must pay attention to the number of weeks of pregnancy and strictly control the dosage and duration.

5. Use medications safely and stop taking them immediately after the condition is under control.

6. When two or more medicines have the same or similar effects, consider using the medicine that is less harmful to the fetus. If drugs A and B are available, drug A should be used. Use C with caution when neither A or B is an option.

drug. Drug D can only be used when there is no other choice and the expectant mother is seriously ill and urgently needs medicine. It is best not to use drugs that have not been clinically tested and have not been confirmed to be harmful by clinical data reports. No material confirmation does not mean no risk.

7. The use of drugs that are undoubtedly known to cause fetal malformation is prohibited.

8. Avoid using medicines with different ingredients if you can take them independently. Avoid using new medicines if you can use medicines with more reliable evidence.

9. It is prohibited to use experimental medications during pregnancy, including pregnancy experiment medications.