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Drugs in Breastfeeding

Drugs in Breastfeeding. Healthcare professionals should always encourage breastfeeding Most drugs excreted into breast milk but usually in small amounts Few drugs are absolutely contra-indicated Some drugs may increase or decrease milk yield. Advantages of Breastfeeding. Mother

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Drugs in Breastfeeding

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  1. Drugs in Breastfeeding • Healthcare professionals should always encourage breastfeeding • Most drugs excreted into breast milk but usually in small amounts • Few drugs are absolutely contra-indicated • Some drugs may increase or decrease milk yield.

  2. Advantages of Breastfeeding Mother • Reduced risk of fracture/osteoporosis • Reduced risk of cancer • Emotional • Convenience • Cost

  3. Advantages of Breastfeeding Baby • Reduced risk of infection • Reduced risk of SIDS • Reduced risk of many immune mediated diseases • Emotional/Bonding

  4. Drugs in Lactation – Factors to consider • Avoid unnecessary drug use and limit use of OTC products • Assess the benefit/risk ratio for both mother and infant • Avoid use of drugs known to cause serious toxicity in adults or children • Drugs licensed for use in infants do not generally pose a hazard • Neonates (esp premature infants) are at greater risk from exposure to drugs via breast milk • Route of administration (minimum amount of drug to the infant) • Avoid long-acting preparations • Monitor Infants exposed to drugs via breast milk for unusual signs/symptoms • Avoid new drugs if possible

  5. Choice of Drug • Short acting • Highly protein bound • Low lipid solubility • High molecular weight • No active metabolites • Low oral bioavailability • Route of administration

  6. Sources of Information • BNF Appendix 5 • SPC or eMC • Textbooks • MI centres • Specialist MI centres http://www.ukmicentral.nhs.uk/drugpreg/guide.htm • Manufacturer • Internet • NES e Learning Module (Medicines and Mothers)

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