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What are the effects of antihelminthic drugs on pregnancy?
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There is research evidence reporting that some antihelminthic drugs cause birth defects or miscarriage in animal studies.
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What are possible drug interactions with What interactions are possible with antihelminthic drugs?
it has been reported that use of the antihelminthic drugs pyrantel and piperazine together lowers the efficiency of pyrantel. Similarly, combining a given antihelminthic drug with another medication may increase the risk of side effects.
What are the most common side effects of antihelminthic drugs?
Anyone who has had adverse reactions to antihelminthic drugs should inform the prescribing physician before taking the drugs again. The physician should also be informed about any other preexisting allergies.
How may diet influence the taking of antihelminthic drugs?
Some antihelminthic drugs work best when ingested along with fatty foods, such as milk or ice cream. Oral drugs should be taken with water during or after meals.
Which antihelminthic drug is safe during the 1st trimester pregnancy?
None
What is the dosage of antihelminthic drugs given?
Dosage is established depending on the patient's general health status and age, the type of antihelminthic drug used, and the type of parasitic infestation being treated.
When are antihelminthic drugs needed?
Once in the body, parasitic worms may go unnoticed if they cause no severe symptoms. However, if they multiply rapidly and spread to a major organ, they can cause very serious and even life-threatening conditions. Antihelminthic drugs are prescribed
Why do some antihelminthic drugs sometimes need to be taken with other medications?
For example, steroids such as prednisone are also prescribed together with the antihelminthic drug for tapeworm to reduce the inflammation that the worm may cause.
What are antihelminthes?
A worm, especially a parasitic roundworm or tapeworm.
What are the most serious side effects of antihelminthic drugs?
fever, chills, confusion, extreme weakness, hallucinations, severe diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, skin rashes, low back pain, dark urine, blurred vision, seizures, and jaundice
When will effects from drugs and alochol have the worst effects on an unborn baby?
The entire pregnancy. Every moment until the baby is born, that baby is developing. He/she is always at risk from the mothers decision to use alcohol or drugs
What are the effects of antiretroviral drugs to the fetus inside the womb?
Your physician will give you medicine for retrovirus infection throughout the pregnancy.
What has the author Beatrice Krauer written?
Beatrice Krauer has written: 'Drug prescribing in pregnancy' -- subject(s): Drug effects, Drug therapy, Drugs, In pregnancy, Obstetrical pharmacology, Pregnancy, Prescribing
