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Labor and Delivery Oral ampicillin class antibiotics are generally poorly absorbed during labor. Studies in guinea pigs have shown that intravenous administration of ampicillin decreased the uterine tone, frequency of contractions, height of contractions and duration of contractions. However, it is not known whether the use of Augmentin in humans during labor or delivery has immediate or delayed adverse effects on the fetus, prolongs the duration of labor, or increases the likelihood that forceps delivery or other obstetrical intervention or resuscitation of the newborn will be necessary. In a single study in women with premature rupture of fetal membranes, it was reported that prophylactic treatment with Augmentin may be associated with an increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates. Nursing Mothers Text Continues Below
Ampicillin class antibiotics are excreted in the milk; therefore, caution should be exercised when Augmentin is administered to a nursing woman. Page: << Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
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