AboutDr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. Expertise I can answer a broad range of questions related to community pharmacy practice. My particular
interests include childrens` health and safe medication use for seniors. As the mother of two small children, I am quite knowledgable on many parenting issues from how to handle
a baby with colic to how to get kids to take their medicine. With regards to medication use in seniors, I can answer questions about adverse effects, drugs to generally avoid
in that population, and disease management issues.
Experience I entered the world of pharmacy as a technician for approximately six years. I then went on to receive my Doctor of Pharmacy degree and now work for the Federal Government as an outpatient pharmacist.
Publications Drug Topics Feb.2006 edition ("Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"),
I also recently submitted an article to Pharmacy Times entitled "How to Help Parents Cope With Colic" which is scheduled for publication in the near future.
Education/Credentials B.S. Biology (Old Dominion University 1997)
Pharm.D.(Virginia Commonwealth University 2002)
Question what is the best source of tx for a kidney infection when you are 22 weeks pregnant. was put on 100mg nitrofurantoin bid for 5 days still had infection was put on again took 2 pills and vomited both up, now put on cephalexin 500mg tid and I took yesterdays and I am still having all the sx should I wait to see if it works. Dr. suggested giving it two days if still running a fever to call but this will take me into the weekend is there a abt you can suggest better to treat this? Ihave had 7 urinary test+ since dec.5th but the the sx of fever,chills,right mid-back pain started 3 days ago.
Answer Dear Sasha,
Congrats on your pregnancy! Sorry to hear you are having such a hard time with your kidney infection. The Keflex should start to control your symptoms after the second day or so. If you are still having symptoms tomorrow, then call your Dr.
There are not a lot of options for kidney infections in pregnant women. Some of the most commonly used antibiotics for infections of the urinary tract can be harmful during pregnancy (ie. Cipro, Levaquin,etc.). Hopefully the Keflex will work! If not, there are some other possibilities that your Dr. will share with you. The good news is that the second trimester is usually the best time for pregnant women to take medications. The baby is already developed and is not due any time soon.
I would drink lots of cranberry juice and start eating lots of yogurt so you don't end up with a yeast infection from the Keflex.
I hope this helps. I wish you and your baby the best!
