Is it safe to take Cefuroxime for a breastfeeding mother?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

Though the low level of Cefuroxime is being secreted in breast milk and postulated possible side effects are a change of intestinal flora of the baby and may lead to diarrhea. However, the prospective studies failed to show such kind of side effects in the study population (there was no difference in cases and controls). Hence, this medication is considered safe for lactating women. And the lady should continue breastfeeding as usual. On top, she should take antibiotics only if there is an indication.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

Her NS1Ag is negative and IgM is positive, but platelets are normal. What happens in dengue is, that the patient becomes sick in association with falling platelets. So in your case, it is unlikely to go worsening, until unless there is a second hit by the virus. For now, you can monitor the patient and platelets, Take plenty of water, and monitor platelets/vitals (HR, BP). The second option you can choose is to get admitted and follow the advice. Admission is more important in this case because she and fever. We need to find and treat the cause.

I would prefer to be admitted in case of persistent fever.

I hope you got the answer.

Thank you.

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

The reports are normal. It could be sepsis or malaria.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.