Table 3.
The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee tables on drugs compatible with breastfeedinga
| 1. Cytotoxic drugs that may interfere with cellular metabolism of the nursing infant |
| 2. Drugs of abuse for which adverse effects on the infant during breastfeeding have been demonstrated |
| 3. Radioactive compounds that require temporary cessation of breastfeeding |
| 4. Drugs for which the effect on nursing infants is unknown, but may be of concern |
| 5. Drugs that have been associated with significant effects on some nursing infants and should be given to nursing mothers with caution |
| 6. Maternal medication usually compatible with breastfeeding |
| 7. Food and environmental agents |
a
The American Academy of Pediatrics lists these seven points or categories as “tables” of drugs