Subject: | |
From: | |
Reply To: | |
Date: | Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:33:22 -0400 |
Content-Type: | text/plain |
Parts/Attachments: |
|
|
Ask the infant risk center. That's what they are there for :-) Pat in SNJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Loretta Haycook" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 3:13 PM
Subject: Re: Metoprolol
>I have 2 pregnant women asking about the use of Metoprolol (one for
> long term blood pressure problems and the other for tachycardia).
> Both are due next week.
> Blood pressure mom has been on this drug for past 2 yrs. The other
> mom has been on it short term and hopes to come off it soon.
>
> The question is 2012 Hale lists it as L3 and says, "Although these
> levels are probably too low to be clinically relevant, clinicians
> should use Metoprolol under close supervision."
>
> Pediatric concerns: "None reported in several studies, but close
> observation for hypotension, weakness, bradycardia is advised."
>
> Are these pediatric concerns one would just "watch" baby for or is
> blood work advised, etc. Any suggestions.
>
> Thank you, Loretta Haycook, RN, IBCLC
> Jacksonville Beach, FL
>
> ***********************************************
>
> Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html
> To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]
> Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask]
> COMMANDS:
> 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email:
> set lactnet nomail
> 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail
> 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet
> 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet
> welcome
***********************************************
Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html
To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]
Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask]
COMMANDS:
1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail
2. To start it again: set lactnet mail
3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet
4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome
|
|
|