breast-feeding drugs

Question 1

given to mothers who are breastfeeding

Answer 1

penicillins, cephalosporins, trimethoprim

endocrine: glucocorticoids (avoid high doses), levothyroxine*

epilepsy: sodium valproate, carbamazepine

asthma: salbutamol, theophyllines

psychiatric drugs: tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics**

hypertension: beta-blockers, hydralazine

anticoagulants: warfarin, heparin
digoxin

Question 2

drugs should be avoided in breastfeeding

Answer 2

ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, sulphonamides
psychiatric drugs: lithium, benzodiazepines
aspirin
carbimazole
methotrexate
sulfonylureas
cytotoxic drugs
amiodarone