Triamterene Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because there is no published experience with triamterene during breastfeeding, other agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Drug 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.
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Intense diuresis can suppress lactation;[1-4] however, it is unlikely that triamterene alone is sufficiently potent to cause this effect.
Healy M. Suppressing lactation with oral diuretics. Lancet 1961;1:1353-4. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(61)90289-6 [CrossRef]
2.
Reiher KH. Suppression of lactation by stimulation of diuresis. Zentralbl Gynakol 1963;85:188-90. [PubMed: 13973786]
3.
Stout G. Suppression of lactation. Br Med J 1962;1:1150.
4.
Cominos DC, Van Der Walt A, Van Rooyen AJ. Suppression of postpartum lactation with furosemide. S Afr Med J 1976;50:251-2. [PubMed: 3858]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Triamterene
CAS Registry Number
396-01-0
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Milk, Human
Diuretics
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