In the first months of pregnancy, women experience not only the happiness of future motherhood, but also manifestations of toxicosis - attacks of vomiting, severe nausea, general weakness, dehydration. The strength of the manifestation of such symptoms is diverse: from light, when tea with lemon, mint, lemon balm helps, to severe, which requires hospitalization and medical care. "Cerucal" during pregnancy is prescribed only in the most extreme cases, when a toxic state threatens the life and health of the mother and baby.
Causes of Toxicosis
The main causes of bouts of vomiting and nausea are changes in the hormonal background and the effect on the mother's body of the metabolic products of the fetus. By the beginning of the second trimester, the placenta practically matures, and toxicosis gradually begins to pass on its own. That is why the question of whether Cerucal can be used during pregnancy is relevant until 13 weeks.
So, how effective is the drug for toxicosis, how does it affect the fetus, is it even possible to take it during the period of gestation?
General characteristics of "Tserukal"
Cerucal is an antiemetic drug. After entering the body, it affects the receptors of the stomach, which send certain signals to the brain (to the vomiting center). These signals are blocked, so there is no urge. As a result of this mechanism, vomiting, nausea and hiccups are prevented.
Accepted food naturally moves into the intestines. The drug accelerates its further progress, in which case its work is also normalized.
Cerucal is made in the form of tablets and injectable solutions.
Indications for taking the drug
The drug can be taken only as directed by a doctor. The main indications for admission:
- Profuse and frequent vomiting.
- Nausea.
- Hiccups.
- Inflammation of the esophagus.
- Cramping in the stomach.
- Low digestive activity.
These are the most common reasons for prescribing Cerucal during pregnancy. But even with these symptoms, the doctor very carefully prescribes this drug. It compares risks and necessity, especially when it comes to prescribing Cerucal during early pregnancy. Each individual case is individual.
There is another symptom of toxicosis, due to which the administration of "Cerucal" is prescribed - profuse salivation. If the symptom is not prevented, then this can lead to dehydration and hospitalization, where the woman will be injected with the drug “Cerucal”.
Can I use the drug during pregnancy?
Only an experienced doctor can correctly and adequately assess the condition of a pregnant woman and the need to take the drug. If you believe their reviews about the "Cerucal" during pregnancy in the early stages, then it stops vomiting, improves the well-being of women. During treatment, the doctor periodically checks the state of health and well-being of the pregnant woman, at the first signs of deterioration, he cancels the drug.
It should be noted that taking "Cerucal" during pregnancy in the early stages (first trimester) is prohibited. But it is precisely during this period that toxicosis in women develops strongly and the doctor adequately and proportionally assesses the risk of toxicosis and the risk of taking the drug. In emergency, he prescribes a drug.
Unfortunately, there are times when women, having learned about the effectiveness of Cerucal, start to take the drug on their own. This leads to serious complications, and sometimes to increased toxicosis.
The drug in the early stages
So, “Cerucal” during pregnancy in the early stages is prescribed, if only abandoning it can harm the baby more than his admission. But with all this, the medicine is not recommended during this period, since it can cause tone of the uterus and intestines, and provoke a miscarriage.
The drug also activates the formation of prolactin, which provokes the production of milk and contraction of the uterus.
You can take "Cerucal" during pregnancy, but it should be prescribed by a specialist, having weighed all the risks and possible consequences of taking it.
Contraindications
Despite all the benefits of Tserukal, it has many contraindications. It is forbidden to use in the following cases:
- Individual intolerance to the active components of the drug.
- Bleeding of the digestive tract.
- Epilepsy
- Bronchial asthma.
- The first trimester of pregnancy.
- Tumors
If at least one of the above indications is typical for a pregnant woman, she is better not to risk it and refuse to take Cerucal during pregnancy. In addition, the drug can cause allergies in the form of skin rashes, provoke uterine tone and lead to spontaneous abortion.
If the drug is not taken as directed by a doctor, it can lead to the following side effects:
- An increase in heart rate.
- Irritability, anxiety.
- Headaches, noises in the head, dizziness.
- Increased drowsiness.
- Depression
- A strong and sharp decrease or increase in blood pressure.
- Cramps.
- Bowel disorder.
The risks
“Cerucal during pregnancy is always prescribed with caution, since the consequences of taking this drug can affect both the state of health of the mother herself and the development and well-being of the fetus. In the early stages, it is prohibited, because the risk of complications and defects in the child is very high, after 12 weeks of pregnancy it becomes relatively safe.
“Cerucal” enhances the motility of the gastrointestinal tract, and at the beginning of the term this effect of the drug can lead to miscarriage due to uterine hypertonicity. But such a threat exists throughout pregnancy, so even after 12 weeks it is prescribed only in cases of emergency.
In addition, it should be noted that in the second and third trimester, a frequent side effect of the drug is increased secretion of the hormone of the adrenal glands, due to which water and salt are retained in the body. As a result of this, the risk of developing gestosis increases several times — late toxicosis of pregnant women, which can lead to serious and dangerous consequences.
Taking into account all possible side effects and risks, the drug is prescribed only for severe manifestations of toxicosis. Reviews about “Cerucal” during pregnancy are mostly positive, women note that it eliminates nausea and vomiting, but some pregnant women note the development of complications, such as swelling, dizziness, bleeding, headaches, diarrhea.
Instruction manual
"Cerucal" during pregnancy is prescribed only by an obstetrician-gynecologist, he selects dosages and methods of use.
If the symptoms of toxicosis are pronounced, but vomiting is periodic, then the drug is used in the form of tablets. The active components of the drug begin to act in half an hour. A dose of 1 tablet is prescribed 3 times a day, with a course of 4 weeks.
The medicine is taken 30 minutes before a meal, washed down with plenty of water. Tea, milk or other drinks can reduce the healing properties of the drug. If activated charcoal is prescribed together with an antiemetic, then their administration should be divided in time, with a break between them of at least an hour.
If toxicosis is acute and vomiting must be stopped immediately, then Cerucal is taken as an injection, the effect of which begins after 3 minutes with intravenous administration and after 15 minutes with intramuscular administration.
Overdose
If the recommendations of the attending physician regarding the doses of the drug are not followed, an overdose may occur. It manifests itself in the form of insomnia or vice versa excessive drowsiness. Blood pressure may drop or rise sharply, a feeling of fear, obsessions, excessive irritability may appear.
In some relatively rare cases, to bring the patient out of this condition, she is given diazepam (sedative, anti-anxiety, sedative).
With a mild form of an overdose, all symptoms disappear a day after the cessation of administration. All this time, the woman is better under the supervision of a doctor.
Injections
Tserukal injections during pregnancy are prescribed by a doctor, and the entire course of treatment is carried out under his supervision. The drug is administered either intravenously or intramuscularly. The dose is selected according to the results of the examination and depends on the symptoms and severity of the woman's position.
Tablets
When prescribing tablets, the doctor takes into account the expected effect of the drug and possible consequences. Comparing these indicators, he decides on the dosage and course of treatment. Tablets are taken in the dose strictly recommended by the doctor, without missing a dose and not exceeding the doses. If a woman takes other medications on an ongoing basis, the doctor should be informed so that he checks their compatibility.
Pregnant Reviews
If you believe the reviews about the drug "Cerucal", then a short dose quickly removes all the symptoms of early toxicosis - weakness, vomiting, heartburn, nausea. Most women tolerate treatment very well and note improvement in digestion and a complete absence of negative effects. They do not feel nausea, vomiting disappears. But in some cases, side effects develop - high blood pressure, heart rate, dizziness, headache.
It is worth noting that after childbirth, not a single woman among those who took Cerucal during pregnancy had a single pathology or abnormality in the development of the fetus, all children were born on time.
Instead of a conclusion
The first trimester in many women is accompanied by severe toxicosis. For many, the symptoms are so severe that you have to resort to taking medications. As a rule, doctors in such cases prescribe Cerucal. By the beginning of the second trimester, usually all symptoms disappear, since the placenta begins to work in full force.
“Cerucal” becomes a real salvation for pregnant women with severe toxicosis, but its use should be reasoned and justified, because, despite its effectiveness, it can cause severe complications and worsen the condition of the mother and child. That is why doctors prescribe this drug only in case of emergency.
In many cases, medications can be dispensed with. The main thing is not to resort to the independent use of the drug, so as not to worsen the condition.
As a rule, it is necessary to observe the most elementary rules that will help to cope with the unpleasant manifestations of toxicosis:
- Before getting out of bed, you need to eat something (crackers, dry cakes), or drink a few sips of mineral still water.
- It is necessary to get up gradually, without sudden movements.
- Eat more fresh vegetables, herbs, dried fruits and fruits.
- To eat in small portions, but often.
- Drink as much fluid as possible.
- More relax, walk.
- Pamper yourself with your favorite foods and dishes.
If, in addition to nausea, there is vomiting more than 6 times a day, a decrease in body weight is observed, it is urgent to contact the hospital. Toxicosis of moderate and severe degree is treated in hospitals, where the woman replenishes the lost fluid and monitors her well-being.