1. Tetracycline
Tetracycline can harm the fetus. It affects the bone and teeth development of the baby. It can also cause the teeth of your child to be permanently stained.
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Thalidomide is teratogenic, meaning, it can affect embryonic development. This particular drug was initially made to be a sedative, it was later used to treat “morning sickness” in pregnant women amongst other things, but it resulted in children born to the mothers
This can cause gray baby syndrome and serious blood disorder.
4. Ciprofloxacin(cipro) and Levofloxacin
Cipro and levofloxacin are both fluoroquinolone antibiotics. According to a study conducted in 2017,
Is an anti malaria. Animal studies have shown that it can damage blood cells in a fetus.
6. Trimethoprim and Erythromycin
They are antibiotics know as sulfa drugs. They can cause jaundice (yellowing of the eyes) in the baby. And also
Taking high doses of this drug can have dangerous consequences on pregnant mothers like; miscarriage, delayed onset of labour,jaundice,bleeding for both mother and baby.
This particular drug can cause birth defects and should only be used when benefits outweighs risks.
8. Lorazepam
This particular drug is used for treating anxiety or other mental disorder. It can lead to withdrawal symptoms and birth defects on the baby.
This particular drug can lead to birth defects
10. Phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine
During your first trimester, avoid medicines which contain this ingredients.
Don’t self medicate. Remember that it’s not just you, your baby might be pay dearly for your decisions.