Medication Guide for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

Medication Guide for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

Note: This article is for general information purposes only and does not replace the advice of a doctor. Always consult your doctor before using any medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

1. Medications for High Blood Pressure

• Beta blockers: Propranolol, metoprolol, labetalol

• Calcium channel blockers: Ditazem, nifedipine, nicardipine, verapamil

• ACE inhibitors: Captopril, enalapril

• Diuretics: May decrease milk supply.

• Methyldopa, hydralazine: May cause postpartum depression.

2. Medications for Diabetes

• Insulin, metformin, glyburide:

3. Medications for Epilepsy

• Medications with low milk transfer:

4. Medications for High Blood Pressure in Breastfeeding Mothers (PNCT)

• Methydopa, nifedipine, labetalol:

5. Medications for Epilepsy in Breastfeeding Mothers (PNCT)

• Phenobarbital, valproic acid, folic acid:

6. Medications for Constipation in Breastfeeding Mothers (PNCT)

• Methylcellulose, PEG, lactulose, sorbitol, bisacodyl:

7. Medications for Reflux in Breastfeeding Mothers (PNCT)

• Antacids: Al, Mg, Ca, sucralfate.

• Contraindicated: Sodium carbonate, magnesium trisilicate, cimetidine, ranitidine, omeprazole.

8. Medications for Nausea and Vomiting in Breastfeeding Mothers (PNCT)

• Ginger:

• Pyridoxine/ doxylamine:

• Phenothiazine/ metoclopramide:

• Ondansetron:

• Corticosteroids:

9. Immunizations Before and After Pregnancy

• Before pregnancy: Chickenpox, mumps, rubella, measles.

• After pregnancy: Pertussis, tetanus, diphtheria, influenza.

10. Essential Vitamins During Pregnancy

• Iron, calcium, vitamin D, Iodine, folic acid, A, B, C, E:

Note: This information is for reference only. Always consult your doctor about using medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding.