Patient's question:
Hello: I was supposed to have my period on the 1st of this month, but I tested negative two days ago. Last night, the test showed I'm pregnant. I've been taking Levofloxacin since October 27th due to a urinary tract infection, and I switched to Fosfomycin on November 28th. I stopped taking the medication on the 1st. Levofloxacin is a quinolone, and the instructions state that animal experiments have not confirmed the teratogenic effects of quinolone drugs, but there is no clear conclusion on the use of these drugs during pregnancy. Due to the potential to cause joint lesions in immature animals, the drug is contraindicated in pregnant women. What impact would this information have on the fetus? However, I want this child—what risks would there be?Doctor's answer:
If you want this child, how long do you need to wait to notice any abnormalities? Hello, the above medications can affect the fetus. If you want to recommend a prenatal screening for Down syndrome at 16 weeks of pregnancy and a 4D ultrasound examination at 22 weeks to check the development of the fetus and rule out malformations, it is recommended that you check the packaging of the medications you have used to see if it has the words "Pregnant women should not take" or "Pregnant women should use with caution." Usually, medications that can affect the fetus will be marked. If the medication you are taking does not have a special reminder of "Pregnant women should not take" and the medication time is not within the above sensitive period, then the medication you are taking will not have a harmful effect on the fetus.