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Dennis Ferrell <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 31 Dec 1995 10:12:45 -0500
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First off,does anyone know of a Lactation and Pharmacology course =
available in the US?(I wouldn't mind traveling but am unable to leave =
country this year)

A very basic question: If a drug has a Peak of 2-12 hours,how does one =
determine the course of action as far as delaying feeds,pumping and =
whether or not to discard the milk.

The situation I am dealing with is a mom/infant who are 8 weeks post =
birth.Mom has symptoms of past fibromalagia(this was her Md's =
diagnosis)and is asking about restarting her medication--elavil.The =
dosage is very small,in a one dose/day regimen: 25mg.
Baby sleeps 10 hours at night.

After the peak hour does the medication exit mom's plasma and milk as =
it's concentration lowers?
Truly in debt to those more experienced in the trenches.

Thanks,
Denise Ferrell,IBCLC,BSN

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