Question

A 32-year-old pregnant woman with a known penicillin allergy has a urinary tract infection sensitive to amoxicillin. Which antibiotic can safely be given as an alternative according to the BNF?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin (if renal function normal, avoid near term)

Answer

Chloramphenicol

Answer

Tetracycline

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Metronidazole

Practice question

A 32-year-old pregnant woman with a known penicillin allergy has a urinary tract infection sensitive to amoxicillin. Which antibiotic can safely be given as an alternative according to the BNF?