Breast Feeding: Contraindications Flashcards

1
Q

Penicillins

A

safe to prescribe.

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2
Q

Ciprofloxacin

A

not safe to prescribe

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3
Q

Cephalosporins

A

safe to prescribe

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4
Q

Trimethoprim

A

safe to prescribe

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5
Q

Chloramphenicol

A

not safe to prescribe

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6
Q

Tetracycline

A

not safe to prescribe

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7
Q

Sulphonamides

A

not safe to prescribe

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8
Q

Glucorcorticoids

A

safe to prescribe, but avoid in high doses.

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9
Q

Levothyroxine

A

safe to prescribe.

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10
Q

Aspirin

A

not safe to prescribe

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11
Q

Carbimazole

A

not safe to prescribe

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12
Q

Lithium

A

not safe to prescribe

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13
Q

Benzodiazepines

A

not safe to prescribe

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14
Q

Sodium valproate

A

safe to prescribe

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15
Q

Carbamazepine

A

safe to prescribe

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16
Q

Sulphonylureas

A

not safe to prescribe

17
Q

Cytotoxic drugs

A

not safe to prescribe

18
Q

Amiodarone

A

not safe to prescribe

19
Q

Digoxin

A

safe to prescribe

20
Q

Warfarin

A

safe to prescribe

21
Q

Heparin

A

safe to prescribe

22
Q

Beta-Blockers

A

safe to prescribe

23
Q

Hydralazine

A

safe to prescribe

24
Q

Methyldopa

A

safe to prescribe

25
Q

Tricyclic Antidepressants

A

safe to prescribe

26
Q

Antipsychotics

A

safe to prescribe

NOTE: But clozapine should be avoided.

27
Q

Salbutamol

A

safe to prescribe

28
Q

Theophyllines

A

safe to prescribe

29
Q

Galactosaemia

A

They should not be breastfed as the baby cannot break down lactose.

30
Q

HIV

A

Avoid breastfeeding due to risk of transmission.