Drugs Breast Feeding Flashcards
Which antibiotics are safe to give during breast feeding?
Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Trimethoprim
Which anti-epileptics are safe during breast feeding?
Sodium valproate
Theophyllines
Are low dose glucocorticoids and levothyroxine safe to give for breast feeding mothers?
Yes
Which asthmatic drugs are safe for breast feeding mothers?
Salbutamol and theophyllines.
Which psychiatric drugs are safe to take whilst breast feeding?
TCAs (Iipramine preferred)
Most antipsychotics (except clozapine should be avoided)
SSRIs - Paroxetine and Sertraline can be given safely.
Which antihypertensives are safe when breastfeeding?
Beta Blockers
Hydralazine
Methyldopa
Which anticoagulants are safe whilst breast feeding?
Warfarin and heparin
Is Digoxin safe during breast feeding?
yes
Which antibiotics aren’t safe whilst breastfeeding?
1/ Ciprofloxacin
2/ Tetracycline
3/ Chloramphenicol
4/ Sulphonamides
Which psychiatric drugs aren’t safe whilst breastfeeding?
1/ Lithium
2/ Benzodiazepines
3/ SSRIs - Citalopram and fluoxetine
What considerations should be made when deciding on continuing or treating a breastfeeding mother with an antidepressant?
1/ If baby is premature, sick or has low birthweight then try to avoid antidepressants.
2/ If treated with antidepressants during pregnancy or had a good response with one in the past, consider continuing or prescribing this.
3/
Is aspirin safe to give during breastfeeding?
No
Is carbimazole safe to give during breast feeding?
No
Are sulphonylureas safe to give during breast feeding?
No
Are cytotoxic drugs safe to give during breast feeding?
No
