doctor have prescribed me gentamicin injection daily twice for 5 days, as i have 11400 wbc count and mild infection ,am 20 weeks pregnant now, is it safe for fetus

1 Answer

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children2 years ago

A. most of the medicines are not safe for the foetus but you had to discuss the matter with your doctor if there is a better alternative for treating the infection

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