Patient's question:
I am pregnant now, with the last menstrual period on November 23rd. On December 6th, I received an intravenous infusion of Ciprofloxacin. I am wondering if it has any effect on the fetus.Doctor's answer:
Women in the early stages of pregnancy should pay special attention to medication, as otherwise it may lead to teratogenic consequences. From the outside to the inside, from the head to the limbs, the fetus forms within 12 weeks. Therefore, the teratogenic effects of drugs are most evident during the first three months of pregnancy. If the embryo is damaged within 12 weeks, it is prone to central nervous system defects, visceral malformations, and limb deformities.