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Re: Flagyl
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"Nancy E. Wight MD, FAAP, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 24 Jun 1998 11:35:02 EDT
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Flagyl is used to treat anaerobic perinatal infections and trichomonas.  It is
classified as "use with caution" by the AAP because of possible teraogenic
effects in rats.  I use full dose flagyl IV in 500gm infants when we suspect
NEC (rare because we use lots of BM) without problems.  I have a hard time
believing that 2% of Mom's dose will cause a problem for my premies, let alone
a full term, healthy infant!
Nancy Wight MD

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