Breastfeeding- drugs to avoid Flashcards
1
Q
what drug can give suckling difficulties?
A
Phenobarbitone
2
Q
what drug causes neonatal hypothyroidism?
A
amiodarone (used for ventricular arrythmias)
3
Q
what drug causes neonatal drowsiness?
A
benzodiazepines
4
Q
what drug decreases lactation?
A
Bromocriptine (dopamine agonist)
5
Q
what drugs cause bone marrow suppression?
A
cytotoxics
6
Q
what drugs cause teeth discolouration?
A
tetracycline and doxycyclines
7
Q
can you have aspirin when breast feeding?
A
nope