When mental health conditions occur during The information on antihypertensive drugs during lactation is quite variable, with some drugs well established as acceptable and others with no human lactation
LactMed includes up-to-date information on drug levels in human milk and infant serum, possible adverse effects on breastfeeding infants, potential effects on
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Includes data on maternal and infant levels of drugs and alternate drugs to consider
Lisinopril may cause serious side effects
Nifedipine is used to treat painful nipple vasospasm (e
You should consult your healthcare provider for breastfeeding advice related to your particular
Maternal Levels
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds contain mucilage, quercetin, luteolin, genistein, vitexintrigonelline, 4-hydroxyisoleucine, sotolon, diosgenin, luteolin, protodioscin and several other pharmacologically active saponins and isoflavones
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) root contains berberine and other isoquinoline alkaloids
Maternal use of oral opioids during breastfeeding can cause infant drowsiness, which may progress to rare but severe central nervous system depression
Escitalopram is the active S-isomer of the antidepressant, citalopram
In the few cases in which a diuretic was measured in human milk, the amounts have been low
The respective infant weight-adjusted dosages were 0
Drug concentrations in milk were undetectable (<4 mcg/L) after 12 hours for prednisone and 6 hours for prednisolone
65 to 7
5 to 1 mg daily
Five women who had been breastfeeding for 11 to 28 weeks received a single dose of sumatriptan 6 mg by subcutaneous injection
5 hours) after the dose
In most cases, short-term side effects have not been reported, but sedation has occurred
Larger doses or more prolonged use may cause drowsiness and other effects in the infant or decrease the milk supply, particularly in combination with a sympathomimetic such as
24 mg/L) 3 hours after the dose, and 0
If the mother requires duloxetine, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding
Lecithin is a mixture of choline, choline esters, fatty acids, glycerol, glycolipids, triglycerides, phosphoric acid, and phospholipids, such as phosphatidylcholine that are normal components of human milk
Cases of lactation cessation have occurred, but cases of gynecomastia and galactorrhea have also been reported
Lisinopril Generic Before Lisinopril could be taken, the patient have to talk with a doctor if such clinical problems exist as diabetes Table 2 lists resources for prescribing medications during lactation