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Breastfeeding and medications is the description of the medications that can be used by a breastfeeding mother, and the balance between maternal health and the safety of the breastfeeding infant. [1] [2] Medications, when administered to breastfeeding mothers, almost always are transferred to breast milk, albeit usually in small quantities. [3]
It is estimated that 3% of child deaths could be prevented if children had access to safe drinking water, improved sanitation facilities, and good hygiene (especially hand washing). Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is the single most effective nutrition intervention for saving the lives of children. It could prevent close to 1 million deaths each year.
It is unclear if use is safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding. [9] It is a second-generation antihistamine and works by blocking the release of a number of inflammatory mediators including histamine. [7] [8] Azelastine was patented in 1971 and came into medical use in 1986. [10] It is available as a generic medication.
Dopamine agonists are currently the preferred medication for suppressing lactation, which work by suppressing prolactin production. [3] Cabergoline (Dostinex™) is currently most effective option currently available, as it is available as a single dose (as opposed to bromocriptine which must be taken twice daily for 2 weeks.) [4] It may be prescribed in the case of breast abscess.
It is a first-generation antihistamine in the piperazine family of chemicals. [8] [4] Common side effects include sleepiness, headache, and dry mouth. [8] [9] Serious side effects may include QT prolongation. [9] It is unclear if use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is safe. [8]
Use in pregnancy appears safe, but has not been well studied; use in breastfeeding is of unclear safety. [4] It is believed to work in part by anticholinergic and antihistamine mechanisms. [3] Meclizine was patented in 1951 and came into medical use in 1953. [5] It is available as a generic medication and often over the counter.
Over-the-counter decongestants or antihistamines can help with nasal symptoms, and pain relievers like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) can help with muscle aches. RSV Symptoms
Cyproheptadine, sold under the brand name Periactin among others, is a first-generation antihistamine with additional anticholinergic, antiserotonergic, and local anesthetic properties. It was patented in 1959 and came into medical use in 1961. [ 5 ]