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21 October 2020
Safety in Lactation: Anxiolytics.
Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Use of anxiolytics in breastfeeding mothers… Alprazolam Buspirone Chlordiazepoxide Diazepam Lorazepam Mental health and illness Obstetrics and gynaecology Oxazepam Paediatrics and neonates Safety in Breastfeeding
22 May 2020
What is serotonin syndrome and which medicines cause it?
This Medicines Q&A outlines the causes and symptoms of serotonin syndrome and provides examples of medicines with the potential to cause serotonin syndrome. Adverse effects Almotriptan Amitriptyline Bupropion Buspirone Carbamazepine Chlorphenamine Citalopram Clomipramine Community Health Services Dextromethorphan Dosulepin Doxepin Duloxetine Eletriptan Ergotamine Escitalopram Fentanyl Fluoxetine Fluvoxamine Frovatriptan Granisetron Imipramine Interactions Isocarboxazid Levodopa Linezolid Lithium Lofepramine Mental Health Mental health and illness Methadone Methylthioninium chloride Metoclopramide Mirtazapine Moclobemide Naratriptan Nortriptyline Ondansetron Oxitriptan Oxycodone Paroxetine Pentazocine Pethidine Phenelzine Procarbazine Rasagiline Rizatriptan Selegiline Sertraline St. John's wort Sumatriptan Tapentadol Tramadol Tranylcypromine Trazodone Trimipramine Tryptophan Venlafaxine ZolmitriptanMedicine Compliance Aid Stability
genericActavis UK Ltd
Actavis UK Ltd
generic
Tablets 5mg, 10mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Protect from light
Protect from moisture
Protect from light. Protect from moisture. Max 28 days in MCA.
1 October 2015
Lactation Safety Information
Lorazepam, Oxazepam
Shorter-acting agent
Very limited published evidence of safety
Case report of possible seizure-like activity and cyanosis following maternal use of buspirone, fluoxetine and carbamazepine
Monitor the infant closely for drowsiness, poor feeding and adequate weight gain
18 September 2020