Drug which is absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy is:

Ans. (b) ChloramphenicolRef KD Tripathi 6th Ed. 1716 & 909CHLORAMPHENICOL* It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against nearly the same range of organisms (gram-positive and negative bacteria, rickettsiae, mycoplasma) as tetracyclines.Adverse Efects* Bone marrow depression* Hypersensitivity reactions* Grey baby syndromeChoice of drugs for common problems during pregnancyDrug class (condition)Unsafe drugsSafer alternativeAntibacteirals* Fluoroquinolones* Tetracycline* Doxycycline* Chloramphenicol* Streptomycin* Kananmycin* TobramycinPenicillin G;AmpicillinAmoxicillin-ClavulanateCloxacillin,Piperacillin cephalosphorins erythromycinAntitubercular* Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol* StreptomycinIsoniazidRifampicinAnti hypertensives* ACE inhibitors* Angiotensin antagonists* Diuretics* Proanolol and nitroprussideMethyldopaHydralazineAtenolol,Metoprolol, pindololNifedipineAnti thyroid drugs* Carbimazole* Radioactive iodine* IodidePropylthiouracil (PTU)