Is it okay to drink amoxicillin when you are pregnant?

Generally women are not affected by taking amoxicillin after pregnancy, but it is recommended that pregnant women use amoxicillin under the guidance of a doctor. Amoxicillin belongs to class B drugs and is a drug that can be taken during pregnancy. The principle of no medication without special circumstances should be followed during pregnancy, especially in the early stages of pregnancy. Even if amoxicillin is relatively safe for the fetus, its application should be minimized. When taking amoxicillin, there must be clear indications to avoid unnecessary use of the drug. In addition, the medication should be administered according to the condition and under the guidance of physicians, and try to choose individual medication and avoid combined medication. The dosage and duration of medication need to be strictly controlled and usually abnormalities need to be discontinued promptly. In early pregnancy, it is relatively safer to postpone taking amoxicillin until the middle or late pregnancy as much as possible if the condition allows. If a pregnant woman has allergy to penicillin, it is not recommended to use amoxicillin, and she can choose erythromycin type drugs. After applying amoxicillin, pregnant women should have regular review to notice whether their symptoms improve. If the condition does not improve, you should promptly see a doctor to change the medication. Some pregnant women may experience gastrointestinal discomfort, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc., during the process of amoxicillin application. If amoxicillin is used for a long time, abnormalities in liver and kidney functions may occur. It is recommended to review liver and kidney functions regularly, and if transaminases are elevated, it indicates that liver function has been affected, and the drug should be reduced or avoided. In addition, it is necessary to apply liver-protective drugs as prescribed by the doctor to assist in the treatment.