Last update Nov. 21, 2022
Compatible
We do not have alternatives for Digoxin since it is relatively safe.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM team of health professionals, and are based on updated scientific publications. It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it. The pharmaceutical industry contraindicates breastfeeding, mistakenly and without scientific reasons, in most of the drug data sheets.
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Digoxin is also known as
Digoxin in other languages or writings:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Digoxin in its composition:
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e-lactancia is a resource recommended by La Liga de la Leche, España of Spain
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Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside used in the treatment of mild to moderate heart failure and for the control of supraventricular arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation. Oral and intravenous administration.
It is excreted in breast milk in clinically insignificant amounts. (AEMPS 2013, GSK 2009, Tan 2001, Reinhardt 1982, Finley 1979, Loughnan 1978, Chan 1978, Levy 1977)
No problems have been observed in infants whose mothers were taking it. (Miller 1986, Finley 1979, Loughnan 1978)
The plasma levels of these infants were undetectable or very low. (Tan 2001, Reinhardt 1982, Finley 1979, Loughnan 1978)
Expert authors consider the use of this medication probably compatible during breastfeeding (Hale, Kearney 2018). List of essential WHO medications: compatible with breastfeeding (WHO/ UNICEF, 2002). American Academy of Pediatrics: medication usually compatible with breastfeeding. (AAP 2001)