M04

Pharmacology and Toxicology in Lactation

M04 Pharmacology and Toxicology in Lactation
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10
Lessons
4
Quizzes
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Start with: Lesson 1 — Lesson 4.1 — Pharmacokinetic Principles and Drug Transfer into Human Milk

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Comprehensive coverage of pharmacokinetic principles, medication safety assessment, and evidence-based guidance for counseling breastfeeding families about medications and substances.

✓ Learning Outcomes

  • ✓ Apply pharmacokinetic principles to assess medication transfer into human milk
  • ✓ Calculate and interpret Relative Infant Dose (RID) for medication safety assessment
  • ✓ Utilize evidence-based resources including LactMed, Hale's categories, and ABM protocols
  • ✓ Evaluate medication safety across drug classes for breastfeeding dyads
  • ✓ Provide appropriate counseling on maternal medications, substances, and alternatives
  • ✓ Assess infant risk factors that modify medication safety considerations
  • ✓ Apply risk-benefit analysis to support informed decision-making about medications during lactation
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