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Baby's Diet Topics..

Breastfeeding

Bottle Feeding

Introduction of Solids

Baby's Diet For Good Health

Cardiovascular System

Some common drugs used in Cardiovascular System troubles and their side effects.

Anti-hypertensive (ace inhibitor)

Product:	Atenolol
For Children:	Not recommended
For Pregnant Women:	No evidence of risk
For Breastfeeding Mothers:	Use with caution
*Contra-indications:**	Sinus bradycardia
Caution:	Hepatic and liver dysfunction

Diuretic

Product:	Frusemide
For Children:	Can be used safely
For Pregnant Women:	Contra-indicated, as safety not established
For Breastfeeding Mothers:	To be used only if clearly indicated
*Contra-indications:**	---------
Caution:	Hepatic and liver dysfunction

Anti-coagulant

Product:	Aspirin
For Children:	Safety and efficacy not established
For Pregnant Women:	Safety not established
For Breastfeeding Mothers:	Use only if clearly indicated
*Contra-indications:**	In cases of ulcer
Caution:	Hepatic and liver dysfunction

*Not to be used in the conditions stated, because it could cause complications

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Rishi.16 years ago

good information!

Stephen Sauer, M.D..16 years ago

there are many categories of antihypertensive medications, not just one as you have suggested putting (ace inhibitors) next to your heading. in fact, the medication of choice is a beta-blocker, indeed atenolol is one of them.

lora.16 years ago

it is good

rina.16 years ago

it is good

lisa.16 years ago

what are some side effects of atanolol? can it affect milk production? what effects on baby?

rishi.16 years ago

good information

Natalie.16 years ago

what are the disadvantages of bottle feeding? can it affect my baby in the long run?