<prompt> Which of the following antimicrobial drugs should be avoided in pregnancy?Penicillin GCiprofloxacinCephalosporinErythromycin  <response>: Fluoroquinolones like ciprofloxacin can cause cailage and tendon achilles tendon damage in the baby if given during pregnancy. It is more seen in old patients 60 yrs old or patients taking steroids or those who had organ transplant. Safe antimicrobials in pregnancy are: P: Penicillins C: Cephalosporins M: Macrolides 