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treatment for chlamydia when pregnant

by Dr. Bette Kuphal Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Azithromycin (Zithromax) is an effective treatment for chlamydia during pregnancy. No long-term safety studies have been performed. Intramuscular ceftriaxone (Rocephin) and oral cefixime (Suprax) are similar in effectiveness for gonorrhea during pregnancy.Jul 15, 2007

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The types of antibiotics used to treat chlamydia include single-dose azithromycin, doxycycline, clarithromycin, ciprofloxacin, and levofloxacin. Often times the doctor will prescribe these by their generic names, although there are some more common brands such as Zithromax.

What antibiotic clears Chlamydia?

  • Urine tests take about 2 to 5 days to show a positive (you have it) or negative (you don’t have it) result.
  • Blood tests can come back with results in a few minutes if the blood is analyzed on site. ...
  • Swab results take about 2 to 3 days to show a positive or negative.

What medication treats Chlamydia?

There are different therapeutic options available to treat chlamydia, including:

  • Doxycycline 100 mg 2 twice a day for 7 days
  • Azithromycin 1 g
  • Levofloxacin 500 mg once a day for 7 days

How long does it take to get rid of chlamydia?

How do you cure Chlamydia?

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Can you treat chlamydia while pregnant?

STDs, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and trichomoniasis can all be treated and cured with antibiotics that are safe to take during pregnancy. Viral STDs, including genital herpes, hepatitis B, and HIV cannot be cured.

What if I have chlamydia while pregnant?

A major risk of chlamydia during pregnancy is passing the infection to the baby. Left untreated, a chlamydia infection during pregnancy can cause premature rupture of membranes, preterm birth, and low birth weight, which have their own risks for the health of the baby.

Is azithromycin safe during pregnancy?

Azithromycin and pregnancy Azithromycin is generally thought to be OK to take during pregnancy if you have an infection that needs treatment. However, other antibiotics may be more suitable for you, depending on your type of infection.

Can chlamydia cause miscarriage?

Most women and men who have chlamydia feel completely well and have no symptoms. In pregnancy, there is no evidence that chlamydia causes miscarriages but it can cause bleeding. It can also cause a discharge, abdominal pains or bleeding after sex. However, it is not the only possible reason for these symptoms.

What are 4 symptoms of chlamydia?

Symptoms of chlamydia can appear in both men and women, including:pain or burning while peeing.pain during sex.lower belly pain.abnormal vaginal discharge (may be yellowish and have a strong smell)bleeding between periods.pus or a watery/milky discharge from the penis.swollen or tender testicles.More items...

Can azithromycin harm my baby?

Animal reproductive studies found no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus following azithromycin exposure [8–10]. Only limited information on the effects of azithromycin use during human pregnancy is available.

Which antibiotic is safe in pregnancy?

Here's a sampling of antibiotics generally considered safe during pregnancy: Penicillins, including amoxicillin (Amoxil, Larotid) and ampicillin. Cephalosporins, including cefaclor and cephalexin (Keflex) Clindamycin (Cleocin, Clinda-Derm, Clindagel)

Can taking antibiotics while pregnant hurt the baby?

“Antibiotics are generally safe for mom and baby,” Dr. Baldwin said. “There are certain antibiotics that aren't given during pregnancy due to risks of birth defects, so it's always best to check with your provider whether certain ones are safe to use before taking anything.”

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