Is Bendroflumethiazide compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Bendroflumethiazide?

Bendroflumethiazide

November 8, 2014 (High Risk)

Thiazide diuretic. Long-term treatment with diuretic drugs (particularly those Thiazides with long lasting effect and loop-acting drugs) may inhibit lactation.

Use a lower dose as possible especially during the first postnatal month.

Diretic used to supress lactation.

Alternatives

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Synonyms

  • Benzyl Hydroflumethiazide

Drug trade names

References

  1. Ghanem FA, Movahed A. Use of antihypertensive drugs during pregnancy and lactation. Cardiovasc Ther. 2008Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)