It is not safe to take any medication without prescribing a doctor, being in an interesting position, every future mother knows. But, there are desperate situations when physicians have to take risks and prescribe drugs whose contraindication is pregnancy. Medication from this category Indomethacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is widely used in a number of diseases.
In what cases Indomethacin is prescribed during pregnancy, and whether it can be done, let's find out.
Indications for use
Indomethacin has a fairly wide range of action: it is used in ophthalmology, gynecology, surgery, in addition, the drug is effective in the treatment of neuralgia, and also used as an anesthetic and antipyretic. The list of diseases in which indomethacin is part of the therapy is large enough, and the list of hypertension of the uterus appears on this list.
Produced medicinal product Indomethacin in various forms: tablets, solution for injection, ointments, drops, rectal suppositories, which are most often used in pregnancy.
Candles with Indomethacin in Pregnancy
The threat of termination of pregnancy associated with not passing tonus of the uterus, alas, is a common diagnosis among expectant mothers. In such cases, doctors often resort to the help of candles with Indomethacin. The drug quickly relaxes the muscular muscles of the uterus, relieves pain and spasms. However, despite the effectiveness and quick results, do not forget that the direct purpose of the medication is completely different and in the instructions for use it says that the candles with Indomethacin are contraindicated in pregnancy.
As a rule, doctors admit the use of candles with Indomethacin in pregnancy only in the early stages, with a pronounced tone of the uterus and a direct threat of miscarriage. In the 2nd and 3rd trimesters try to do without this medication, since its use is fraught with serious complications. In particular, taking indomethacin can lead to the following fetal pathologies:
- hemorrhage in the brain;
- heart defects that are incompatible with life;
- early closure of the arterial duct;
- pulmonary hypertension;
- damage to the intestine;
- thrombocyte disorders.
Considering the above, to take responsibility and appoint Indomethacin can only a doctor who is able to adequately assess the ratio: "benefit" - "harm."
Indomethacin tablets during pregnancy
Indomethacin in this form is prescribed to pregnant women only in extreme cases for the treatment of acute conditions and only in 1 and 2 trimesters. At the end of pregnancy, the use of the medicine is considered impossible.