Table 1 Recommendations for Treatment of Asthma and Allergies in Pregnancy

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