Breast Feeding and Drugs

Question 1

Most drugs don’t enter breast milk. True or False?

Answer 1

False most do

Although few in sufficient quantities to cause problems

Question 2

Drugs which can cause problems in breast milk?

Answer 2

Amiodarone: Neonatal hypothyroidism
Cytotoxics: Bone marrow suppression
Benzos: drowsiness
Bromocriptine: supresses lactation