Breastfeeding drug contraindications Flashcards
1
Q
antibiotics: penicillins, cephalosporins, trimethoprim
A
safe
2
Q
endocrine: glucocorticoids (avoid high doses), levothyroxine
A
safe
the BNF advises that the amount of levothyroxine is too small to affect neonatal hypothyroidism screening
3
Q
epilepsy: sodium valproate, carbamazepine
A
safe
4
Q
asthma: salbutamol, theophyllines
A
safe
5
Q
psychiatric drugs: tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics
A
safe EXCEPT clozapine should be avoided
6
Q
hypertension: beta-blockers, hydralazine
A
safe
7
Q
anticoagulants: warfarin, heparin
A
safe
8
Q
digoxin
A
safe
9
Q
antibiotics: ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, sulphonamides
A
AVOID
10
Q
psychiatric drugs: lithium, benzodiazepines
A
AVOID
11
Q
aspirin
A
AVOID
12
Q
carbimazole
A
AVOID
13
Q
methotrexate
A
AVOID
14
Q
sulfonylureas
A
AVOID
15
Q
cytotoxic drugs
A
AVOID
