Pharmaceutical agents and pregnancy in urology practice

Urol Clin North Am. 2007 Feb;34(1):27-33. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2006.10.004.

Abstract

Urologic medical conditions are not frequently encountered during pregnancy. Still, urologists often are asked to treat pregnant patients for conditions that require prescriptions. In the generally healthy population of pregnant women, the use of pharmaceutical agents is usually reserved for women who have either infections or necessary surgical procedures. This article addresses the implications for pregnancy of common urologic conditions in generally healthy pregnant women, namely simple urinary tract infections that demand nitrofurantoin and complex urinary tract infections that necessitate fluoroquinolones treatment. It also examines the implications of nonobstetric surgical intervention.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Fetus / drug effects
  • Fluoroquinolones / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / drug therapy*
  • Pregnancy Complications / surgery
  • Risk Factors
  • Urologic Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Urologic Diseases / surgery
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects

Substances

  • Fluoroquinolones