Dehydroemetine use in pregnancy
| Dehydroemetine |
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| MEBADIN® Prescribing Information |
| General Information |
| Clinical Information |
| Dosage and Administration |
| Precautions |
| Use in Pregnancy |
| Adverse Effects |
| Drug Interactions |
| Storage |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Use in Pregnancy
Dehydroemetine is toxic to the fetus. However, amoebic dysentery may run a fulminating course in late pregnancy, and in this case treatment with dehydroemetine may be life-saving to the mother.[1]