Which of the following medication is absolutely contraindicated for mother when she is breast feeding her new born baby?
Correct Answer: Amphetamines
Description: Medications absolutely contraindicated include: Lithium Cyclosporin Antineoplastic agents Drugslike cocaine, amphetamines, ergotamines, bromocriptine (which suppresseslactation). In general,antibiotics are safe, with only a few exceptions (such as tetracycline). While sedatives and narcotic pain medications are probably safe, the infant must be observed carefully for sedation.
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