Although unlikely to occur, monitor infant for gastro-intestinal disturbances and oral candida infection, especially if given intravenously, in high doses, or for prolonged periods. There…
Monitor infant for gastro-intestinal disturbances and oral candida infection, especially if used for prolonged periods or in high doses, although these effects are unlikely to…
Combined hormonal contraceptives (CHC) are a combination of an oestrogen and progestogen administered either orally, transdermally or vaginally (via a vaginal ring). The oestrogen component…
Intra-uterine devices (IUD) contain copper but do not contain any other pharmacologically active components. Levonorgestrel-containing IUDs are detailed in 7.3.2.
Only very small amounts of iodinated or gadolinium-based contrast medium given to a lactating mother reach the milk, and only a minute proportion entering the…
Choice will depend on clinical condition, and should primarily be based on suitability for the patient, rather than safety during breastfeeding. Whilst sodium valproate is…
There is no published evidence for the antivirals used for cytomegalovirus infection during breastfeeding. These agents are extremely toxic, therefore their use during breastfeeding is…
Although rare, Parkinson’s disease can occur in younger women of childbearing age. Dopamine receptor agonists are used either alone or as an adjunct to levodopa…
Drugs used exclusively for postmenopausal osteoporosis have not been included. Bisphosphonates have very poor oral bioavailability in fasting adults, which is decreased even further in…
The most common use of these drugs in women is for endometriosis, the symptoms of which may be supressed during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The…