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Is it allowed to take Terfenadine during lactation? |
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Second generation anti-histaminic and piperidine drug, with a slightly sedative effect. Irritability has been described. Avoid its use on patients affected of cardiac arrhythmia or along with erythromycin and/or ketoconazole o si el lactante está tomando un macrólido. |
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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...
Trade Names
The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Terfenadine:Scientific literature
The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11533352
- http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/108/3/776.full.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8612381
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7712667
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7916150
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8498418
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7505084
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1977935
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