Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Flashcards
Which of the following is safe to use in breastfeeding?
Carbimazole Aspirin Amiodarone Digoxin Ciprofloxacin
The following drugs can be given to mothers who are breast feeding:
antibiotics: penicillins, cephalosporins, trimethoprim
endocrine: glucocorticoids (avoid high doses), levothyroxine*
epilepsy: sodium valproate, carbamazepine
asthma: salbutamol, theophyllines
psychiatric drugs: tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics**
hypertension: beta-blockers, hydralazine, methyldopa
anticoagulants: warfarin, heparin
digoxin
The following drugs should be avoided: antibiotics: ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, sulphonamides psychiatric drugs: lithium, benzodiazepines aspirin carbimazole sulphonylureas cytotoxic drugs amiodarone
Which of the following is suitable to use in pregnancy?
Lithium Amiodarone Chloramphenicol Sodium valproate Tetracyclines
The following drugs can be given to mothers who are breast feeding:
antibiotics: penicillins, cephalosporins, trimethoprim
endocrine: glucocorticoids (avoid high doses), levothyroxine*
epilepsy: sodium valproate, carbamazepine
asthma: salbutamol, theophyllines
psychiatric drugs: tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics**
hypertension: beta-blockers, hydralazine, methyldopa
anticoagulants: warfarin, heparin
digoxin
The following drugs should be avoided: antibiotics: ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, sulphonamides psychiatric drugs: lithium, benzodiazepines aspirin carbimazole sulphonylureas cytotoxic drugs amiodarone
Which of the following is not suitable for use in breastfeeding?
Levothyroxine Carbamazepine Theophylline Carbimazole Warfarin Heparin
The following drugs can be given to mothers who are breast feeding:
antibiotics: penicillins, cephalosporins, trimethoprim
endocrine: glucocorticoids (avoid high doses), levothyroxine*
epilepsy: sodium valproate, carbamazepine
asthma: salbutamol, theophyllines
psychiatric drugs: tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics**
hypertension: beta-blockers, hydralazine, methyldopa
anticoagulants: warfarin, heparin
digoxin
The following drugs should be avoided: antibiotics: ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, sulphonamides psychiatric drugs: lithium, benzodiazepines aspirin carbimazole sulphonylureas cytotoxic drugs amiodarone
Which of the following is not suitable for use in breastfeeding?
Penicillins Trimethoprim Hydralazine Aspirin Antipsychotics (not clozapine)
The following drugs can be given to mothers who are breast feeding:
antibiotics: penicillins, cephalosporins, trimethoprim
endocrine: glucocorticoids (avoid high doses), levothyroxine*
epilepsy: sodium valproate, carbamazepine
asthma: salbutamol, theophyllines
psychiatric drugs: tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics**
hypertension: beta-blockers, hydralazine, methyldopa
anticoagulants: warfarin, heparin
digoxin
The following drugs should be avoided: antibiotics: ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, sulphonamides psychiatric drugs: lithium, benzodiazepines aspirin carbimazole sulphonylureas cytotoxic drugs amiodarone
What type of contracepive is preferred in breastfeeding mothers?
The combined oral contraceptive is not recommended in breast feeding because oestrogens have adverse effects on lactation - the POP is preferred.
