Each woman, while carrying a child, tries to carefully monitor what she eats, how good a lifestyle she leads and, of course, the question of the safety of taking certain medications arises. So, the drug "Remantadine" during pregnancy has become a very important topic for discussion among expectant mothers.
Composition and form of release of Remantadine
Pharmaceutical plants produce Remantadine only in tablet form. Each tablet of this drug contains 50 mg of remantadine hydrochloride. They have a white or white with a yellow tint color, a flat shape and are divided by a chamfer for more convenient division.
The principle of the drug
This drug is antiviral in its action. Remantadine has been tested only in laboratory animals. This will be discussed later in the article.
It is able to act on a virus that has entered the body in the initial stages of the disease. That is, at the moment when the cells of pathogenic organisms begin to penetrate the human body.
The duration of action of Remantadine during pregnancy and when consumed by an ordinary person is the same: from 6 to 7-8 hours. Then the drug begins to decompose in the liver and is excreted through the kidneys.
The body of a woman carrying a child receives a more intense load on this paired organ. For these reasons, Remantadine during pregnancy in the early stages and further carries a certain health hazard.
An equally important factor is that the drug is partly able to linger in the body. Studies by scientists on this subject have also shown that this antiviral drug can have a toxic effect when used in large doses. For the same reason, most gynecologists who lead pregnant women try to avoid prescribing Remantadine during pregnancy at an earlier or later date.
Side effects of Remantadine
The undesirable consequences of taking "Remantadine" must have a place to be, as is the case with many other drugs. They can also appear when used by pregnant women. The most common side effects of this drug include:
- Bloating.
- Vomiting
- Nausea.
- Disturbances in the normal functioning of the liver.
- Drying of the mucosa in the oral cavity.
Contraindications
"Remantadine" is contraindicated during pregnancy. This is officially approved, many doctors support this decision. Also, the drug can not be taken if:
- there is an allergy to some components of the drug;
- children under the age of 1 year;
- those diagnosed with hyperthyroidism;
- persons suffering from liver diseases.
Also, doctors do not recommend taking "Remantadine" for epilepsy or doing this with extreme caution. Diabetics are also affected.
During the bearing of a child, all of these negative aspects can manifest themselves in a more pronounced form. These reasons also raise concerns among doctors when prescribing Remantadine during pregnancy. Can it be prescribed as self-medication? Definitely not! This can lead to extremely sad consequences.
"Remantadine" during pregnancy: is it possible or not?
Studies of this antiviral drug have not been conducted in pregnant women. However, it was studied through experiments on pregnant animals. From experiments it became clear that the components of the drug can penetrate the placenta, exerting a negative effect on the fetus. It also passes into breast milk, transmitted by feeding a baby into his body.
Also, studies by scientists have shown that in animals that drank Remantadin during pregnancy, its concentration in breast milk was several times higher than in blood.
Given the above facts and arguments, which were repeatedly confirmed by clinical and laboratory studies, the appointment of the drug "Remantadine" to pregnant women is strictly contraindicated. The components that make up its composition are highly dangerous for the development and growth of the fetus in the womb.
Undesirable consequences
During pregnancy, the drug is contraindicated. However, there are cases when a woman “grabs” a viral disease, unaware of her pregnancy, and begins treatment with antiviral drugs. When “Remantadine” is used in the first weeks of pregnancy in high doses, the embryo can get severe injuries and injuries that are incompatible with life. Thus, a woman may not be aware of her situation and lose her unborn child. If the embryo survives, then in most cases its development in the future will be difficult.
Doctors strongly recommend that women who know about their pregnancy refrain from taking the drug "Remantadine." It is not known how it can affect the health of a woman and, of course, an unborn child.
If the drug was taken through negligence, it is urgent to contact your gynecologist and get advice from him on further actions that should be aimed at preserving the life of the fetus and the health of the mother.
However, there are some factors that can lead to injuries no less severe than taking medications. These include:
- Weight lifting by a pregnant woman.
- Alcohol consumption.
- Smoking.
- Excessive physical exertion that can provoke premature birth.
- Stress.
To maintain health for herself and her unborn baby, a woman needs to protect herself from stressful situations and physical exertion.