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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

Parag Mishra

Coumadin appears in the milk of lactating mothers in an inactive form.
It wont give rise to bleeding in the baby. Effect on premature babies is unknown

19 years ago

manar sayed

The American Academy of Pediatrics considers this medication to be compatible with breastfeeding. Because of its high protein binding in the maternal circulation, very small amounts are secreted into breastmilk.
These findings do not apply to
other oral anticoagulants, including warfarin derivatives.

19 years ago

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