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Rоckville, МD, USА.


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Is it allowed to take Rofecoxib during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Medication indicated for treatment of Arthritis, acute pain and Primary Dysmenorrhea. It acts by blocking the activity of enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX-2). Excretion into breast milk is insignificant. Withdrawn from the world market since 2004, because an observed higher risk for severe cardiovascular damage (myocardial infarction, ictus) among patients who were treated for longer than one year.

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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...

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15947921
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12868201

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