All of the following antibiotics can be used to treat cystitis in pregnancy except ________
Correct Answer: Ciprofloxacin
Description: Ciprofloxacin, a Fluroquinolone antibiotic, is contraindicated in pregnancy as it causes cailage and bone defects in the fetus. Antibiotics safe in pregnancy include Penicillin group, Cephalosporins, Erythromycin, Metronidazole (except in 1st trimester) Antibiotics unsafe in pregnancy: Metronidazole (in first trimester), Chloramphenicol, Aminoglycoside, Tetracycline and Fluroquinolones. Ref: ncb.nlm.nih.gov
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