Atenolol in breastfeeding

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Recommendations made
pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

Is it allowed to take Atenolol during lactation? Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?
One case of cyanosis (blue skin discoloration), bradicardia, hypotermia and hypotension in a 5-days old girl whose mother was on 50 mg every 12 hours was reported. It does concentrate in breast milk. Several reports have shown excessive excretion to mother's milk.
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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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