[A case report of monitoring on carbamazepine in breast feeding woman]

Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2010 Oct 18;42(5):602-3.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

To evaluate the safety of oral cabamazepine during breast milk feeding. The carbamazepine concentration in breast milk of one epilepsy maternal patient was assayed by high performance liquid chromatography, and the literature was reviewed to find the nursing evidence in the use of cabamazepine. The carbamazepine concentration in breast milk ranged from 0.34-0.86 mg/L. The neonate daily dose intake was estimated ranging from 0.34 mg to 0.86 mg through breast-feeding in theory. The literature showed that carbamazepine was generally considered safe for use during breast feeding; however, adverse effects should be monitored as recommended. It is better to avoid feeding at high concentration level to minimize the harm of carbamazepine to the baby.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Feeding*
  • Carbamazepine / adverse effects*
  • Carbamazepine / pharmacokinetics*
  • Carbamazepine / therapeutic use
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Drug Monitoring / methods*
  • Epilepsy / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Milk, Human / chemistry
  • Milk, Human / metabolism
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / drug therapy

Substances

  • Carbamazepine