Hale's Medications and Mothers' Milk 2021
From Thomas W. Hale, RPh, PhD, an expert in perinatal pharmacology, this book is a must-have resource about the transmission of maternal drugs into breastmilk. It provides evidence-based, current information on more than 1,300 drugs, diseases, vaccines, and syndromes to help answer questions about which drugs are safe or hazardous to infants if ingested by breastfeeding mothers.
The newly updated 2021 edition includes:
- An updated, streamlined design (7" x 10" trim size) for ease of use
- Information on 50 new drugs and updated information on 356 drugs
- Updates to 817 drug references
- The latest information on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs, and street drugs
- Adult and pediatric concerns, adult dose, infant monitoring, and alternatives
- Succinct information for infant evaluation
- Quick-reference key points and savvy tips about breastfeeding and medications
Paperback. 736 pages ©2020