Furosemide use while Breastfeeding

Drugs containing Furosemide: Lasix, Diaqua-2, Lo-Aqua

Furosemide Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding

Summary of Use during Lactation

Because no information is available on the use of furosemide during breastfeeding and because intense diuresis might decrease lactation, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

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

Furosemide 20 mg intramuscularly on the first postpartum day followed by 40 mg orally for 4 days has been used in conjunction with fluid restriction and breast binding to suppress lactation within 3 days postpartum.[1] The added contribution of furosemide to fluid restriction and breast binding, which are effective in suppressing lactation, is not known. No data exist on the effects of loop diuretics on established lactation.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide

References

1. Cominos DC, Van Der Walt A, Van Rooyen AJ. Suppression of postpartum lactation with furosemide. S Afr Med J. 1976;50:251-2. PMID: 3858

Furosemide Identification

Substance Name

Furosemide

CAS Registry Number

54-31-9

Drug Class

• Antihypertensive Agents
• Loop Diuretics

Administrative Information

LactMed Record Number

123

Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.

Last Revision Date

2012-10-02

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See Also...

• Furosemide use during Pregnancy
• Furosemide Consumer Information
• Breastfeeding Support Group
• Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
• Medicine use while Breastfeeding
• Medicine use during Pregnancy

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