Drugs and Lactation (LactMed®)
National Institutes of Health
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Free Preview - Discover why Drugs and Lactation (LactMed®) is the essential resource for medication safety during lactation, trusted by professionals and mothers alike.
Drugs and Lactation (LactMed®) offers authoritative, evidence-based information on the safety of medications and chemicals during lactation. This valuable resource, published by the National Institutes of Health, is relied upon by healthcare providers and breastfeeding mothers worldwide.
Drugs and Lactation features:
*Peer-reviewed content developed by leading experts in lactation pharmacology
*Clear organization of information including drugs and chemicals, summaries, and effects on lactation and breastfed infants
*Detailed chemical structures and mechanisms of action
*Suggested therapeutic alternatives to potentially harmful drugs
*Revisions reflecting the latest research and clinical evidence
Unbound Medicine Features:
* Highlighting and note-taking within entries
* Favorites for bookmarking important topics
* Enhanced Search to find topics quickly
More about Drugs and Lactation (LactMed®):
Experience the trusted LactMed® database in a redesigned, user-friendly format. This peer-reviewed resource delivers authoritative information on medications and chemicals that nursing mothers may encounter, now with enhanced navigation and accessibility. Designed for healthcare providers, institutions, and breastfeeding parents alike, this comprehensive tool provides reliable answers when medication safety questions arise.
Each topic provides evidence-based data on how substances transfer into breast milk, their presence in infant blood, and potential effects on nursing babies. Drug entries feature chemical structures, usage summaries during lactation, drug measurements in mother and infant, impacts on lactation and breast milk, and safer alternative medications when available. Every recommendation is supported by scientific references and detailed substance information, empowering informed decision-making for breastfeeding medication management.
Publisher: National Institutes of Health
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Information
- Seller
- Unbound Medicine, Inc.
- Size
- 11.2 MB
- Category
- Medical
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Frequent
Medical Treatment information
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Drugs and Lactation (LactMed) $9.99
- Copyright
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