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Calcium Channel Antagonists and Lactation: An Update

Meghan E. Shannon, PharmD

Searle Pharmaceuticals, in Skokie, Illinois, and at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Susan E. Malecha, PharmD

Cardiovascular Applied Therapeutics in Global Healthcare Resources at Searle; 5200 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, IL 60077; phone: (847) 581-6709 (day); fax (evening): (847) 581-4001susan.e.malecha{at}monsanto.com

Amy J. Cha, PharmD

New Product Development at Global Healthcare Resources at Searle.

Approximately 14% of women of age 20-54 years old have hypertension. For those women who are on medication for hypertension and are pregnant, this poses potential problems. In many cases, antihypertensive agents may be continued inwomen with chronic hypertension if taken prior to pregnancy. This article discusses the antihypertensive class, calcium channel antagonists, with regard to their physiochemical properties and lactation.

Key Words: breastfeeding • calcium channel antagonist • hypertension

Journal of Human Lactation, Vol. 16, No. 1, 60-64 (2000)
DOI: 10.1177/089033440001600113
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