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Is it allowed to take Betamethasone during lactation? |
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Because pharmacokinetic data suggest excretion into breast milk in significant levels long lasting treatments should use other steroidal drugs known to be excreted in low amounts. When administered before delivery it may induce delay in phase II of Lactogenesis (coming-in) and a decrease of milk production within the first week post-partum. Large intra-articular doses may transitory decrease milk production. WHO Model List of Essential Drugs 2002: Compatible with breastfeeding. |
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Types of risk
VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...
LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...
HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...
VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...
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The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Betamethasone:Scientific literature
The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24261425
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22724311
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19772378
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18166549
- http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/121/1/e92.full.pdf
- http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/55732.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9759153
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4009386