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Using antipsychotics during breastfeeding

14 July 2025Quetiapine is the preferred second-generation, and haloperidol the preferred first-generation antipsychotic when breastfeeding full term, healthy infants.

Using antiplatelet medicines during breastfeeding

7 July 2023Antiplatelets can be used with caution in breastfeeding. Avoid exposure to aspirin if infant has a fever. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Using antihistamines during breastfeeding

27 January 2022Guidance on continuing or initiating commonly used antihistamines whilst breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Using antidiabetic medicines during breastfeeding

2 February 2023Insulin or metformin are the preferred choices during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Using angiotensin-II receptor antagonists during breastfeeding

11 May 2023Very limited data suggest breastmilk levels are likely to be low, but other medicine classes are preferred. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Using and prescribing thiamine in alcohol dependence

6 June 2024Intramuscular and intravenous thiamine can be used to prevent complications of alcohol dependence such as Wernicke’s encephalopathy.

Using amphotericin B injections

13 September 20243 formulations exist: 1 conventional; 2 liposomal. Conventional and liposomal formulations are not interchangeable; liposomal formulations are interchangeable.

Using St Mark’s electrolyte solution

31 January 2024St Mark’s solution is an oral rehydration solution, which maintains fluid balance in conditions like short bowel syndrome. We guide on preparation and use.

Using SSRI antidepressants during breastfeeding

13 January 2023Paroxetine and sertraline are the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Using NSAIDs in asthma

17 July 2024Safety and prescribing scenarios for using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in adults with asthma are outlined.