Medication Safety During Early Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Medications during pregnancy Hello, I have been taking the following medications for long-term allergy symptoms: Piprinhydrinate 3mg, Methylephedrine 25mg, and Danzen Cemine 10mg. I am currently undergoing in vitro fertilization and may be in the early stages of pregnancy. Could ...
Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
Hello Ms. CH: First, let me introduce the pregnancy classification of medications: A. There is sufficient evidence from studies conducted on pregnant women indicating that the drug is not harmful to the fetus during early and late pregnancy. B. Animal studies confirm that the dru...[Read More] Medication Safety During Early Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Medication Safety During Early Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Medications during pregnancy Hello, I have been taking the following medications for long-term allergy symptoms: Piprinhydrinate 3mg, Methyephedrine 25mg, Danzen, and Cemine 10mg. As I am currently undergoing in vitro fertilization and may be in the early stages of pregnancy, I w...
Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
Hello Ms. CH: First, let me introduce the pregnancy medication classification: A. There is sufficient evidence from studies conducted on pregnant women indicating that the medication is safe for use during both early and late pregnancy. B. Animal studies have confirmed that it is...[Read More] Medication Safety During Early Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Safe Anti-Nausea Medications for Individuals with Favism
Medication Consultation Hello, I have G6PD deficiency, and whenever I mention this condition at regular pharmacies while trying to buy motion sickness medication, they always tell me that I cannot take those medications. However, I am planning to be on a boat for a day and would ...
Dr. Fan Longsheng Reply:
Hello: Thank you for your inquiry regarding medication-related issues. As you mentioned, you have G6PD deficiency, which indeed requires special caution when it comes to medication. There are many different types of over-the-counter medications for motion sickness, with various a...[Read More] Safe Anti-Nausea Medications for Individuals with Favism
Can I Breastfeed While Taking Haloperidol? Understanding Medication Safety
Medication Consultation - Haloperidol Tablets Can I breastfeed while using Haloperidol? I found online that Haloperidol is classified as a Category B medication, but does it pass into breast milk and affect my baby?
Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
The active ingredient of Haole tablets is Metformin. The risks of breastfeeding for infants cannot be ruled out, and its safety cannot be confirmed.[Read More] Can I Breastfeed While Taking Haloperidol? Understanding Medication Safety
Understanding Medication Safety: Individual Responses to Iron Supplements
Medication safety Hello Director Zheng, two family members are taking iron supplements, but they are using different types. Just because A is taking an iron supplement that is effective for her, does that mean it will definitely work for B? A (female) has increased her hemoglobin...
Dr. Zheng Shuwen Reply:
Hello, regarding your question, here is the response: Everyone has their own suitable medications, and this is indeed correct. Therefore, we always emphasize to patients that before using any medication, they should first seek a professional evaluation from healthcare providers s...[Read More] Understanding Medication Safety: Individual Responses to Iron Supplements
Switching from Brand-Name to Generic Birth Control: What to Know
Switching from brand-name drugs to generic drugs? Hello Dr. Hong, I have been taking birth control pills (Yaz) for a while, and recently, since I am abroad, the local doctor prescribed me a generic version of Yaz. I will finish this month's Yaz and start taking the generic...
Dr. Hong Kunyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: As long as the medication is approved for manufacture by the health authority of the respective country, there should generally be no issues. However, it is essential to first confirm whether the drug's composition and dosage are the same, and whether there is a...[Read More] Switching from Brand-Name to Generic Birth Control: What to Know
Medication Safety During Pregnancy: Concerns for Chronic Prescription Drugs
Chronic prescription medications for pregnancy? Hello, doctor. My wife is a person with disabilities, and she is taking Magnesium oxide 250 mg/tablet, Propiverine 15 mg/f.c. tablet, and Tolterodine L-tartrate 4 mg/capsule to help with normal bowel and urinary function. I'm c...
Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
Dear Mr. Dawei, I couldn't wait to respond to your question upon seeing that you are 7 weeks pregnant. Medications during pregnancy are classified into the following categories: Category A: Studies conducted on pregnant women have provided sufficient evidence that the medi...[Read More] Medication Safety During Pregnancy: Concerns for Chronic Prescription Drugs
Can You Safely Combine New Pril, Dailian, and Herbal Medicine?
Can the blood pressure medication Perindopril and the contraceptive pill Dailian be taken together? I am taking Bulletproof enzymes or New Pril enzymes before bed. In terms of medication to induce menstruation, my doctor said that in addition to taking Dailian, I should also comb...
Dr. Chen Yuemei Reply:
Hello: 1. After reviewing, the contraceptive pill Daliyuan has interactions only with alcohol and Lonicera japonica. 2. There are limited reports on the interactions between herbal medicine and Western medications or foods, so it is recommended to take them at least 2 hours apart...[Read More] Can You Safely Combine New Pril, Dailian, and Herbal Medicine?
Managing Polypharmacy in Seniors: A Guide to Medication Integration
Medication management for the elderly? My father has to take more than ten pills every day, and he is quite insistent on taking them a few minutes before and after meals. He even divides some pills into several doses, which makes it seem like he is taking medication all day long....
Dr. Liao Lingmei Reply:
Hello: 1. Although the active ingredients of the listed medications do not have any duplicates, there are indeed similarities in their indications. 2. It is possible that there are additional medication names not provided (as indicated by the ellipsis above), for example, the afo...[Read More] Managing Polypharmacy in Seniors: A Guide to Medication Integration
Medication Safety During Pregnancy: Consultation on Drug Classification and Effects
Preconception and Pregnancy Medication Consultation 1. Dihydroxyaluminium (100 mg) - Pregnancy Category: Not classified; its safety during pregnancy has not been established. Metabolism time is not well-documented. 2. Ranitidine HCl (300 mg) - Pregnancy Category B; studies in...
Dr. Liao Lingmei Reply:
Hello: Below are the answers to the related questions: Pregnancy Category | Time Required for Body to Metabolize These Medications | Safety of Taking These Medications During Preconception | Impact of Taking These Medications Upon Discovering Pregnancy --- | --- | --- | --- ...[Read More] Medication Safety During Pregnancy: Consultation on Drug Classification and Effects
Medication Safety for Breastfeeding Mothers: What You Need to Know
Medications for breastfeeding? I recently developed a stye, and the doctor prescribed the following medications. I am concerned about whether breastfeeding will affect my baby: CEFLEXIN (CAPHALEXIN) 500mg, HOMALIN TABLETS, "SHIN FOMEFEN TABLETS" (CHINTENG), BROMELAIN EN...
Dr. Chen Yuemei Reply:
Hello: Regarding the medications you are using, the following have minimal or no impact on breastfeeding infants: eye drops, eye ointments, CEFLEXIN, and BROMELAIN ENTERIC SUGAR, which can be used safely. However, for the two medications HOMALIN TABLET and MEFEN TABLET, although ...[Read More] Medication Safety for Breastfeeding Mothers: What You Need to Know
Understanding Drug Interactions: Grapefruit Effects and Medication Safety
Drug interactions The duration that a medication remains in the body before it is completely metabolized can vary significantly depending on the specific drug, its formulation, and individual factors such as metabolism, age, and overall health. Generally, most medications are eli...
Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
1. The duration of a drug's action in the human body can vary significantly depending on factors such as the drug's composition, formulation, and dosage. 2. Grapefruit interacts with certain medications. Please provide specific medication details so I can address your...[Read More] Understanding Drug Interactions: Grapefruit Effects and Medication Safety
Medication Safety During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Medications during pregnancy? Hello Doctor, I have been taking half a tablet of Eurodin or one tablet of Alpraline daily for chronic shoulder and neck pain. I have now discovered that I am pregnant. I read online that these medications are classified as Category X and D. What sho...
Dr. Chen Yuemei Reply:
Hello: Regarding the two medications you inquired about, according to the FDA pregnancy category classifications in the United States: 1. Eurodin, which contains Estazolam, is classified as Category X (controlled studies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk of fetal abnorma...[Read More] Medication Safety During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Understanding Drug Interactions: Safety Concerns with Multiple Medications
Drug interactions inquiry? Hello: I have been taking Clopidogrel, Aspirin, and Atorvastatin for over three months due to a stent. Later, I developed gastric mucosal injury (could it be caused by Aspirin?). I was prescribed a PPI for my stomach. Recently, due to stress, I have bee...
Dr. Gu Zhenting Reply:
1. Without specific medication names and dosages, we cannot determine if there are any drug interaction issues. 2. If there are interaction concerns, simply staggering the administration times can help mitigate the effects of the interactions. 3. It is recommended to return t...[Read More] Understanding Drug Interactions: Safety Concerns with Multiple Medications
Medication Safety During Pregnancy: Cough Remedies and Their Effects on Fetal Health
Medications during pregnancy! Currently coughing! The doctor prescribed medication! I'm worried about whether it will affect the fetus. I'm currently 23 weeks pregnant. 1. Nompin 20mg (Noscapine) 2. Methylephedrine 3. Cyproheptadine HCl.
Dr. Liao Lingmei Reply:
Hello: In principle, during pregnancy, the appropriate treatment method for the pregnant woman will be chosen based on the physician's assessment of medical necessity and potential risks. Please follow the doctor's instructions for medication. Wishing you health and hap...[Read More] Medication Safety During Pregnancy: Cough Remedies and Their Effects on Fetal Health
Medication Safety During Early Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Medication Use During Pregnancy I took the following medications during my pregnancy at 4 to 5 weeks (2 to 3 weeks post-conception) due to a cold: 1. Clarinase (Loratadine 5mg + Pseudoephedrine 120mg) and 2. Acetaminophen 500mg/tablet. I am unsure if these have any effects. Thank...
Dr. Huang Shenggang Reply:
Hello May, thank you for your question regarding the two medications mentioned above. If you inform your physician before your appointment, you can rest assured, as the physician will assess your condition and prescribe the appropriate medications.[Read More] Medication Safety During Early Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Concerns Over Taiwanese Medications: Efficacy and Quality Issues
The quality of pharmaceuticals produced by Taiwanese manufacturers is poor, resulting in ineffective therapeutic outcomes? Recently, I switched medications from a brand-name drug to a local Taiwanese generic, and I feel that the efficacy has decreased.
Dr. Gu Zhenting Reply:
The TFDA states that Taiwan officially implemented the PIC/S GMP standards in 2010. According to these standards, holders of manufacturing licenses must ensure that the pharmaceuticals they produce are suitable for their intended use, comply with the requirements of marketing aut...[Read More] Concerns Over Taiwanese Medications: Efficacy and Quality Issues
Medication Safety During Early Pregnancy: What You Need to Know at 7 Weeks
Medication issues during pregnancy at 7 weeks? Due to being 7 weeks pregnant, I occasionally have brown discharge and some discomfort with abdominal cramping. The obstetrician said it is caused by uterine contractions. I would like to ask about the following prescribed medication...
Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
The medications you listed are not classified as contraindicated during pregnancy, and short-term use should be considered safe.[Read More] Medication Safety During Early Pregnancy: What You Need to Know at 7 Weeks
Potential Risks and Effects of Long-Term AVAPYRA Injections
What harm can be caused to the body by administering an injection containing AVAPYRA? If long-term administration of AVAPYRA-containing injections (used for pain relief) is undertaken, what effects or harm could it cause to the body or mind? I have heard from others that an accid...
Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
1. Any improper overuse of medication carries risks; only through a physician's diagnosis and assessment of the medical condition can it be determined that medication is truly necessary, and only when used at appropriate dosages and frequencies can medication safety be ensur...[Read More] Potential Risks and Effects of Long-Term AVAPYRA Injections
Medication Safety During Early Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Medication Use in Early Pregnancy Hello doctor, I am currently pregnant and have been taking medication for about 2 years. I am approximately 11 weeks along. During weeks 1 to 4, I took Rifuhal 0.5mg once daily, Deanxit once daily, Torlex once daily, and Suxu twice daily. I am un...
Dr. Liu Huiya Reply:
Hello: In terms of the developmental timeline of various organs in human embryos, taking medication before four weeks of pregnancy generally does not affect the embryo, as it takes about three to four weeks for the fertilized egg to implant in the uterus. Only after implantation ...[Read More] Medication Safety During Early Pregnancy: What You Need to Know