Bendroflumethiazide use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Bendroflumethiazide: Corzide, Naturetin, Corzide 80/5, Corzide 40/5, Flumezide, Rondameth, Rauzide, Naturetin-5, Naturetin-10
Bendroflumethiazide Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
If bendroflumethiazide is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding. Intense diuresis with large doses of bendroflumethiazide can decrease breastmilk production, especially during the neonatal period. Shorter-acting diuretics in low doses are preferred over bendroflumethiazide.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible Effects on Lactation
Bendroflumethiazide has been used to suppress lactation in oral doses of 5 mg twice daily for 5 days,[1] and in doses of 10 mg in the morning and 5 mg in the afternoon.[2] The added contribution of the diuretic to these measures, which are effective in suppressing lactation, has not been studied. There are no data on the effects of potent diuretics on established, ongoing lactation.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide
References
1. Healy M. Suppressing lactation with oral diuretics. Lancet. 61;1:1353-4.
2. Stout G. Suppression of lactation. Br Med J. 62;1:1150. Letter.
Bendroflumethiazide Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
73-48-3
Drug Class
- Antihypertensive Agents
- Thiazide Diuretics
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
27
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2010-12-07
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See Also...
- Bendroflumethiazide use during Pregnancy
- Bendroflumethiazide Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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