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Posted On : 17 Feb 2006

Can you please tell me if Warfarin is safe in lactating mothers? Will it cause bleeding tendencies in the baby?

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Answer Discussion :

Vijaysinh Wagh

Warfarin is safe in lactating mothers, no it will not cause any bleeding tendencies in the baby.

19 years ago

Dr Arshi

Warfarin can be given to a lactating mother. It is considered to be the oral anticoagulant of choice in nursing mothers.

19 years ago

DR SHOBHANA THAKKAR

it can cause bleeding tendency in babies

19 years ago

pediatriconcall

Warfarin {Coumadin} is not detectable in the breast milk of mothers who take warfarin {coumadin}. It is therefore safe to take in the breast-feeding woman.

19 years ago

amany.H.mousa

warfarine and heparine are accepted for the lactating mothers

19 years ago

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