Drugs and lactation database (LactMed)
The LactMed(r) database contains information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternative...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Bethesda (MD)
National Library of Medicine (US)
2006, 2006-
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| Collection: | National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | The LactMed(r) database contains information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternatives to those drugs are provided, where appropriate. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced. A peer review panel reviews the data to assure scientific validity and currency |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |