Not exact matches
These include the infant with galactosemia, 53,54 the infant whose mother uses illegal drugs, 55 the infant whose mother has untreated active tuberculosis, and the infant in the United States whose mother has been infected with the
human immunodeficiency virus.56, 57 In countries with populations at increased risk for other infectious diseases and nutritional deficiencies resulting in infant death, the mortality risks associated with not breastfeeding may outweigh the possible risks of acquiring
human immunodeficiency virus infection.58 Although most prescribed and over-the-counter
medications are safe for the breastfed infant,
there are a few
medications that mothers may need to take that may make it necessary to interrupt breastfeeding temporarily.
He basically says when studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that
there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on
human experience, or it is a
medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant.
Breastfeeding is contraindicated in infants with classic galactosemia (galactose 1 - phosphate uridyltransferase deficiency) 103; mothers who have active untreated tuberculosis disease or are
human T - cell lymphotropic virus type I — or II — positive104, 105; mothers who are receiving diagnostic or therapeutic radioactive isotopes or have had exposure to radioactive materials (for as long as
there is radioactivity in the milk) 106 — 108; mothers who are receiving antimetabolites or chemotherapeutic agents or a small number of other
medications until they clear the milk109, 110; mothers who are using drugs of abuse («street drugs»); and mothers who have herpes simplex lesions on a breast (infant may feed from other breast if clear of lesions).
Although the drug levodopa can relieve some symptoms,
there is no cure — intensifying the pressure to find an animal model that can help clarify the pathological processes underlying
human PD and find new
medications to treat the pathology and / or relieve symptoms.
When taking
human growth hormone injections for a GH deficiency
there are other ways to help the body produces its own hormones along with the
medications.
There are many different
human growth hormone (HGH)
medications on the market from different manufacturing companies right here within the United States.
Although
there are too many dangerous poisons out
there to list them all, some of the more common exposures include chocolate, rodent bait, grapes and raisins,
human medications, and overdoses of flavored canine
medications such as Rimadyl.
Oral antihistamines for dogs are prescription based, but
there are a few over-the-counter
medications that can be used effectively for canines as well as
humans.
There are more times than I can recall that I have had to deal with a pet health issue that results from the inappropriate «self prescription» of
medication (
human or veterinary) for a pet.
There are many calming
medications available, ranging from
human anti-anxiety drugs to herbal and homeopathic supplements, so you and your veterinarian can discuss which option would be most effective for your cat.
There is a
human oral
medication, fludrocortisone acetate (Florinef), that replaces both the aldosterone and the cortisol with a single drug.
As with
human medicines, some of these are more expensive than others, and
there can be some variation in price depending on where the
medications are purchased from.
There are some
human medications that are safe for dogs, but many others can be seriously harmful to your dog.
Since all over the counter
human pain
medications are toxic to your dog, you might wonder if
there's anything you -LSB-...]
While some
human medications are very unsafe for dogs (like Tylenol and pseudoephedrine),
there are prescription
medications that are quite safe for your dog.
It's best to cover all of your bases before you give your dog a
human medication just in case
there are better options available.
While
there are a variety of prescription - grade
medications that are safe for both
humans and dogs, cortisone is not one of them.
There isn't a treatment for this illness, and even though
humans get Tamiflu for their flu, no such
medication has been developed for dogs.
Since all over the counter
human pain
medications are toxic to your dog, you might wonder if
there's anything you can give your dog for pain.
There are lists of poisonous plants, common
human medications that cause toxicities when ingested by pets, and other important information.
Did you know that
there are many over-the-counter
human medications that can be safe and effective for dogs, when used correctly?
There are a lot of foods and
medications that canines just can't break down like
humans can, and garlic is one of the biggest ones on that list.
There are a number of treatment options which might include oral
medications, inhalers similar to those used in
human medicine, and nebulizers.
There is a time in every person and cat relationship when the
human has to give his or her cat some
medication.
Humans have several
medications available for the treatment of hypertension, but
there are no drugs currently approved for the specific treatment of hypertension in cats.
There are some
human medications that are safe for dogs, but most others can be seriously harmful.
Since this
medication is made to be absorbed through the skin,
there is risk that
humans or other pets might be exposed to it.
While no studies have been done with this
medication in dogs,
there have been considerable studies in
humans and the evidence is pointing to great success in treatment of cardiac disease with its use.
There are many
human medications, both over - the - counter and prescriptions, that can be dangerous to your pet.
«Because CIV is a virus similar to the flu in
humans,
there is no specific antiviral
medication available.
Easier this way than to get them to drink it I agree with Cindi,
human medication was not designed for animal use however works in a substantial amount of illnesses However,
there are no dosage rates and certain
medications frequently used in
human cough medicine is NOT safe for dogs.
There are some
human medications that could be appropriate for your pet, but you should always consult a veterinarian before administering any
medication to your pet.