Breastfeeding Flashcards
1
Q
Most drugs enter the breast, T/F
A
True
2
Q
Drugs not excreted in breast are?
A
- Warfarin
- Aminoglycosides
3
Q
Dopamine agonist examples
A
Bromocriptine
Cabergoline
4
Q
What FDA pregnancy category are dopamine agonists?
A
B
5
Q
When are dopamine agonists used?
A
- Pituitary tumours
- Parkinsons disease
- Inhibition of lactation
- Hyperprolactinaemia
6
Q
What effect do dopamine agonists have on the body?
A
- Dopamine is a prolactin antagonist (increased dopamine causes a decrease in prolactin levels).
- Reduces milk production
7
Q
MOA of Domperidone
A
- Dopamine antagonist
8
Q
Domperidone indication?
A
Stimulate lactation (by increasing prolactin secretion)
Increase gastric motility
Also:
- Emesis
- Parkinson’s disease
9
Q
Domperidone crosses the BBB? T/F
A
False
