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Review

Amiloride

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In: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; 2006.
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Review

Amiloride

No authors listed.

Excerpt

Minimal information on the use of amiloride during breastfeeding found a slightly elevated serum potassium and low serum and urinary magnesium levels in one breastfed infant, suggested a systemic effect. An alternate drug may be preferred.

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