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Using oral or parenteral corticosteroids during breastfeeding
17 July 2023
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Corticosteroids can be used during breastfeeding. Use the lowest dose and duration possible. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants only.
Using strong opioid analgesics during breastfeeding
26 May 2023
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Morphine is the strong opioid analgesic of choice for treating pain in breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Using angiotensin-II receptor antagonists during breastfeeding
11 May 2023
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Very limited data suggest breastmilk levels are likely to be low, but other medicine classes are preferred. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
Using ACE inhibitors during breastfeeding
28 March 2023
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Enalapril is the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor of choice during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Using calcium-channel blockers during breastfeeding
2 June 2023
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Nifedipine and verapamil are the calcium-channel blockers of choice during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Using oseltamivir and zanamivir during breastfeeding
12 October 2023
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Oseltamivir and zanamivir can be used during breastfeeding when clinically indicated. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants only.
Using tricyclic antidepressants during breastfeeding
31 January 2023
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Imipramine and nortriptyline are the tricyclic antidepressants of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Using nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (Paxlovid) in practice
30 June 2023
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Support for prescribing decisions in people on interacting medicines, those with swallowing difficulties, renal impairment, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding
Information resources for advice on medicines and breastfeeding
4 December 2020
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SPS and other resources can help pharmacy professionals give advice on use of medicines during breastfeeding
Questions to ask when giving advice on medicines and breastfeeding
4 December 2020
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Information should be gathered on both the mother and the infant. Questions are provided to help determine clinical details
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