Lactation mothers drugs pharmacy

BACKGROUND: Self-medication is an important health and social issue, especially for women due to critical periods such as pregnancy and lactation. Accordingly, this study aimed to investigate the use of nonprescribed medications by lactating mothers visiting health centers affiliated to Kerman University of Medical Sciences during the COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in Kerman from October to December 2020...

WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE: Statins are associated with improved pregnancy outcomes in patients with preeclamptic antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and intrauterine foetal death. Several studies showed that statins are not teratogenic. However, data characterizing placental transfer and excretion of pravastatin into breast milk are limited. CASE SUMMARY: We experienced two patients diagnosed with APS received 10 mg of pravastatin from the first trimester until delivery to prevent pre-eclampsia...

We have been conducting research with the aim of generating evidence for the safety of perinatal drugs. As a result of reviewing the records of inquiries to the Drug Information Office of our hospital, we found a large discrepancy between the description of perinatal drugs in package inserts in Japan and the description of the Pregnancy Risk Category according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In the Japan Environment and Children's Study (JECS), we determined the proportion of drug and supplement use among 97464 pregnant women...

Purpose: Rational use of medicines is a necessary constrict towards increasing access for those that desperately need them in society. In this study, we assess medicines prescribing patterns in healthcare facilities implementing free healthcare policy for pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under the age of five in Sierra Leone. Materials and Methods: Using WHO drug use indicators, we evaluated prescription records from the pharmacies of four hospitals; one from each of the four regions in Sierra Leone...

BACKGROUND: Domperidone is often used to promote lactation among women who have difficulty breastfeeding. OBJECTIVE: To examine prescribing and dispensing practices of domperidone at the Women's and Children's Hospital (WCH), Adelaide. METHODS: A retrospective audit of domperidone dispensing among women with singleton pregnancies who delivered at the WCH between January 2000 and July 2010 was undertaken. Women dispensed domperidone were identified using WCH pharmacy dispensing records...

The purposes of this survey were to determine the attitudes and the extent of anxiety of pregnant and lactating women about drug use, and to research priority issues for pharmacists' intervention. Postpartum lactating women and mothers with children in a Growing Care Unit (GCU) in hospitals certified as Baby Friendly Hospital (BFH) were surveyed. The questions included the images the respondents had of drugs before pregnancy, the extent of anxiety about drug use, and ways to relieve it. The highest number of respondents (49...

BACKGROUND: Discontinuation of breast-feeding is linked with an increased risk of acute and chronic diseases in children, as well as increased risk of maternal disease. Mothers and physicians often depend on pharmacists for accurate drug information. Their information is only as good as the sources available to them. OBJECTIVE: To determine the reliability of safety recommendations for drugs used during lactation, based on current research and information, and determine whether resources may be inappropriately advising the interruption of breast-feeding...

An obstetric drug information service in a 435-bed general hospital in Australia is described. The specialized service was established within a general drug information center after receiving a large percentage of calls on the use of drugs during pregnancy and lactation. The service decided to specialize in information on: (1) drugs excreted in breast milk, (2) drug effects on the fetus, (3) drug effects on the pregnant mother, and (4) drugs affecting sperm. An obstetrician is associated with the service to provide clinical judgments, assessments, and his expertise in the field...