DrugsinBreastfeeding

Question 1

Lithium in breastfeeding

Answer 1

unsafe

Question 2

Aciclovir in breastfeeding

Answer 2

not known to be harmful but manufacturer advises caution , since significant amount present in breastmilk with systemic administration.

Question 3

Betablockers in breastfeeding

Answer 3

Monitor infant, as risk of possible toxicity

However amounts of most betablockers excreted in breast milk is usually too small to cause toxicity

Question 4

Which diabetes medication is safe in breastfeeding mothers

Answer 4

Metformin is safe

All other antidiabetics should be stopped in pregnancy and breastfeeding mother

Question 5

Is trimethoprim safe in breastfeeding

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Is ciprofloxacin safe in breastfeeding

Answer 6

Administer with caution, potentially can enter breast milk and can affect joint development in infants

Question 7

Is aspirin safe in breastfeeding

Answer 7

Avoid due to risk of Reye’s syndrome

Platelet function can drop in infants with low vit K level

Question 8

Is carbamazepine safe in breastfeeding

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

Are all antiepileptics safe in breastfeeding

Answer 9

Avoid barbiturates

Question 10

Amiodarone in breastmilk

Answer 10

Avoid prescribing to mother, as can cause hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism in baby

Question 11

Aminophylline in breastfeeding

Answer 11

Safe, as it is minimally excreted in breast milk

Question 12

Methyldopa in breastfeeding

Answer 12

Considered safe