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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: National Center for Biotechnology Information (U.S.),. (issuing body)
Corporate Author: National Center for Biotechnology Information (U.S.),. author, issuing body (issuing body)
Format: eJournal
Language:Inglés
Published: Bethesda (MD) : National Library of Medicine (US) 2006.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009820256506719
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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.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Publication Frequency:Annual