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CASRN: 2609-46-3
Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the use of amiloride during breastfeeding, so an alternate drug may be preferred.
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;[1,2] however, it is unlikely that amiloride alone is sufficiently potent to cause this effect.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
References
- 1.
- Healy M. Suppressing lactation with oral diuretics. Lancet. 1961;1:1353–4. [CrossRef]
- 2.
- 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. [PubMed: 3858]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Amiloride
CAS Registry Number
2609-46-3
- 1.
Healy M. Suppressing lactation with oral diuretics. Lancet 1961;1:1353-4. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(61)90289-6
- 2.
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
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