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Using lipid-lowering medicines during breastfeeding
21 April 2023
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Rosuvastatin, pravastatin and atorvastatin are preferred; simvastatin and ezetimibe can also be used. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Why breastfeeding is important and how pharmacy can help
4 December 2020
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Pharmacy professionals can help ensure breastfeeding can continue whilst medicines are used. We guide on how to undertake this role.
Advising on medicines during breastfeeding
4 December 2020
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Most medicines can be used throughout breastfeeding, in some cases further risk-reducing methods may be required
Managing COVID-19 and breastfeeding
6 October 2023
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Continue breastfeeding during COVID-19 infection, even if dexamethasone, Paxlovid, sotrovimab or tocilzumab are required. COVID-19 vaccines can also be given.
Using laxatives during breastfeeding
24 October 2023
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Any laxative can be used during breastfeeding although prucalopride should be used with caution. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Using SSRI antidepressants during breastfeeding
13 January 2023
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Paroxetine and sertraline are the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Using heparins during breastfeeding
19 January 2024
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Low molecular weight heparin and unfractionated heparin can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants only.
Using beta-blockers during breastfeeding
2 June 2023
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Labetalol, metoprolol or propranolol are the beta-blockers of choice during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Using nitrofurantoin during breastfeeding
6 February 2024
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Nitrofurantoin can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Using benzodiazepines during breastfeeding
15 February 2024
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Lorazepam and oxazepam are the preferred benzodiazepines during breast feeding, if clinically appropriate. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
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