OTC considerations for pregnancy and breast feeding Flashcards
What considerations should be taken when using nonprescription medication in pregnant people?
1.) Nondrug therapy is often more appropriate than medication at any stage of pregnancy especially in the first trimester
2.) Importance of determining stage of pregnancy
3.)recommend lowest dose possible
4.) topical or local dosage forms preferred over systemic forms
5.)Avoid extra strength and long-acting formulations
6.)Avoid combo products
7.)Adherence issues due to N/V
What should be considered when recommending nonprescription use during lactation?
1.) Timing of medication: immediately after feeding or before infant’s length sleep periods
2.) Recommend drug that has been shown to be safe in infants
3.) Recommend topical or local therapy rather than oral forms
4.) Advise against extra strength, max strength, or long-acting
5.)Recommend products with shortest half-life
6.)Avoid combo products