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Should a woman taking propylthiouracil breast-feed?
Clinical Nuclear Medicine
|April 1, 1986
Summary
Propylthiouracil treatment for maternal hyperthyroidism did not affect thyroid function in a breast-fed infant. Both mother and son maintained normal thyroid levels during the study.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Neonatal Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Maternal hyperthyroidism necessitates treatment during pregnancy and lactation.
- Propylthiouracil is a common antithyroid medication used in managing hyperthyroidism.
- Concerns exist regarding the transfer of antithyroid drugs to infants via breast milk.