Drugs preferred for use during pregnancy |
   Anti-inflammatory: cromolyn beclomethasone, prednisone |
   Bronchodilator: inhaled β2-adrenergic agonist, theophylline |
   Antihistamine: chlorpheniramine, tripelennamine |
   Decongestant: pseudoephedrine, oxymetazoline |
   Cough: guaifenesin, dextromethorphan |
   Antibiotic: amoxicillin |
Drugs that generally should be avoided during pregnancy |
   α-Adrenergic compounds (other than pseudoephedrine) |
   Epinephrine (other than for anaphylaxis) |
   Iodides |
   Sulfonamides (in late pregnancy) |
   Tetracyclines |
   Quinolones |