Took Antibiotic In Early Pregnancy. Found Gestational Sac, No Fetal Pole. Prescribed Susten. Suggestion?

Posted on Mon, 25 Mar 2013

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Question : my LMP ON 6/2/2013
doctor prescribed BHCG on 12-3 2013 nd hcg leval was 296.7nd after 48 hours hcg leval was 197.5 nd doc told me pregnancy XXXXXXX nd prescribed me to take antibiotics (sifran-oz, pantop,biglac) i took the medicine.
ON 23 march, 2013 i went for a chequeup,doctor examine TVS nd found G sac in utrus but no fetal node seen.
NOW doctor prescribed me medicine (SUSTEN200,FOLIC ACID)for next 15 days.now plz tell me antibiotics taken by me r harmful for pregnancy

Answered by Dr. Kulsoom Qureshi (19 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXX
Thanks for writing in.
The antibiotic you have taken is definitely not for a pregnant lady & is not considered safe.
I don't know the indication of giving antibiotics but I think your doctor have given you this medicine as your Beta hCG levels were falling which is a sign of a failing pregnancy.
In addition, your recent ultrasound is also not very reassuring as there is no fetal pole. It may just be a blighted ovum ( empty sac ). If you are confused about your ongoing pregnancy you may go for a repeat Beta hCG before starting pregnancy medicine.
Hope I have addressed your concerns. Please feel free to contact back if you have any question.
Best regards.

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