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Date: | Sun, 3 Aug 1997 08:47:24 -0500 |
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This sounds like one of the new quinolones, like norfloxacin and
ciprofloxacin.
The first question is "Why the hottest, newest, likely most expensive
drug?" Answer: Likely, because the physician just got a visit from the
company rep.
The second question: "Will something else do?" The answer is almost
certainly "yes". It depends what is being treated, and this was not
mentioned in the post.
The third question: "Will a drug from the same family do?" The answer
is yes. Norfloxacin and ciprofloxacin (though Dr. Hale does worry about
a report of one case of pseudomembranous colitis in a breastfed baby
whose mother took ciprofloxacin) are safe while breastfeeding.
The fourth question: "Is this drug safe while breastfeeding?" The
answer is, given the risks of formula feeding--probably yes. I don't
have any information about this medication.
Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC
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