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Breastfeeding mothers are often are concerned about an inadequate quantity of breast milk, design... more Breastfeeding mothers are often are concerned about an inadequate quantity of breast milk, designated as insufficient milk supply. Many breastfeeding mothers will attempt to increase the quantity of breast milk production by taking prescription drugs and/or herbs and foods called galactogogues. Galactogogues are defined simply as substances that promote lactation. The most common prescription galactogogues are domperidone, metoclopramide, metformin, and oxytocin. Many common herbals and foods have been traditionally used as galactogogues. These galactogogues will be reviewed; this information will allow health care professionals in all settings to provide consultative services to breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding mothers and supporters will find the information useful to determine if galactogogues are necessary, and if so, which galactogogues are appropriate for use. Treatment guidelines including benefits, doses, actions, and cautions are discussed.
MCN. The American journal of maternal child nursing
ICAN: Infant, Child, & Adolescent Nutrition, 2015
Breastfeeding mothers are often are concerned about an inadequate quantity of breast milk, design... more Breastfeeding mothers are often are concerned about an inadequate quantity of breast milk, designated as insufficient milk supply. Many breastfeeding mothers will attempt to increase the quantity of breast milk production by taking prescription drugs and/or herbs and foods called galactogogues. Galactogogues are defined simply as substances that promote lactation. The most common prescription galactogogues are domperidone, metoclopramide, metformin, and oxytocin. Many common herbals and foods have been traditionally used as galactogogues. These galactogogues will be reviewed; this information will allow health care professionals in all settings to provide consultative services to breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding mothers and supporters will find the information useful to determine if galactogogues are necessary, and if so, which galactogogues are appropriate for use. Treatment guidelines including benefits, doses, actions, and cautions are discussed.
ICAN: Infant, Child, & Adolescent Nutrition, 2015
Breastfeeding mothers are often are concerned about an inadequate quantity of breast milk, design... more Breastfeeding mothers are often are concerned about an inadequate quantity of breast milk, designated as insufficient milk supply. Many breastfeeding mothers will attempt to increase the quantity of breast milk production by taking prescription drugs and/or herbs and foods called galactogogues. Galactogogues are defined simply as substances that promote lactation. The most common prescription galactogogues are domperidone, metoclopramide, metformin, and oxytocin. Many common herbals and foods have been traditionally used as galactogogues. These galactogogues will be reviewed; this information will allow health care professionals in all settings to provide consultative services to breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding mothers and supporters will find the information useful to determine if galactogogues are necessary, and if so, which galactogogues are appropriate for use. Treatment guidelines including benefits, doses, actions, and cautions are discussed.
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 2012
Objectives: To describe the various factors that come into play when a breastfeeding mother is ta... more Objectives: To describe the various factors that come into play when a breastfeeding mother is taking medications, including use of prescription drugs, over-thecounter medications, recreational drugs, galactogogues, and herbal remedies and to provide a framework used for counseling breast-feeding women. Setting: Community and hospital pharmacy and health care settings. Practice description: Consultative services provided to breast-feeding mothers who had been prescribed or were using medications. Main outcome measures: Use of pharmacokinetic factors, maternal and child factors, a list of questions to ask breast-feeding mothers, and a stepwise approach to counsel breast-feeding mothers on the compatibility of using medications while breast-feeding. Results: By positive intervention of pharmacists and health care providers, up to 1 million breast-feeding mothers, who must use medications, can continue to breastfeed while taking medications. Conclusion: Objectively weighing the benefits of drugs and breast-feeding versus the risks of drugs and not breast-feeding, in most cases, allows for pharmacists to give current and practical advice to mothers and other health professionals who counsel mothers.
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 2012
Objectives: To describe the various factors that come into play when a breastfeeding mother is ta... more Objectives: To describe the various factors that come into play when a breastfeeding mother is taking medications, including use of prescription drugs, over-thecounter medications, recreational drugs, galactogogues, and herbal remedies and to provide a framework used for counseling breast-feeding women. Setting: Community and hospital pharmacy and health care settings. Practice description: Consultative services provided to breast-feeding mothers who had been prescribed or were using medications. Main outcome measures: Use of pharmacokinetic factors, maternal and child factors, a list of questions to ask breast-feeding mothers, and a stepwise approach to counsel breast-feeding mothers on the compatibility of using medications while breast-feeding. Results: By positive intervention of pharmacists and health care providers, up to 1 million breast-feeding mothers, who must use medications, can continue to breastfeed while taking medications. Conclusion: Objectively weighing the benefits of drugs and breast-feeding versus the risks of drugs and not breast-feeding, in most cases, allows for pharmacists to give current and practical advice to mothers and other health professionals who counsel mothers.
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 2012
Objectives: To describe the various factors that come into play when a breastfeeding mother is ta... more Objectives: To describe the various factors that come into play when a breastfeeding mother is taking medications, including use of prescription drugs, over-thecounter medications, recreational drugs, galactogogues, and herbal remedies and to provide a framework used for counseling breast-feeding women. Setting: Community and hospital pharmacy and health care settings. Practice description: Consultative services provided to breast-feeding mothers who had been prescribed or were using medications. Main outcome measures: Use of pharmacokinetic factors, maternal and child factors, a list of questions to ask breast-feeding mothers, and a stepwise approach to counsel breast-feeding mothers on the compatibility of using medications while breast-feeding. Results: By positive intervention of pharmacists and health care providers, up to 1 million breast-feeding mothers, who must use medications, can continue to breastfeed while taking medications. Conclusion: Objectively weighing the benefits of drugs and breast-feeding versus the risks of drugs and not breast-feeding, in most cases, allows for pharmacists to give current and practical advice to mothers and other health professionals who counsel mothers.
Annals of Neurology, 1989
We studied the relation of plasma levels of carbamazepine (CBZ) and carbamazepine 10,11 epoxide (... more We studied the relation of plasma levels of carbamazepine (CBZ) and carbamazepine 10,11 epoxide (CBZE), and their ratio to drug toxicity and seizure control in 7 patients with complex partial seizures. CBZ-E/CBZ increased with increasing CBZ levels and was higher when patients were taking phenytoin or valproic acid. There were weak correlations between CBZ, C B Z E levels, toxicity scores, and seizure control when patients were taking CBZ alone, but not when other drugs were given as well. There were no significant differences in the correlation with toxicity score or seizure frequency between CBZ, CBZ-E, or their sum. Measurement of CBZ-E levels did not provide additional information useful for monitoring clinical response to CBZ therapy.
Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy
Annals of Pharmacotherapy
Annals of Pharmacotherapy
Journal of health care for the poor and underserved, 2017
To facilitate an academic-community partnership for sustainable medical mis-sions, a 12-step proc... more To facilitate an academic-community partnership for sustainable medical mis-sions, a 12-step process was created for an interprofessional, global health educational, and service-learning experience for students and faculty in a school of pharmacy and health professions. Lessons learned and practical guidance are provided to implement similar global health opportunities.
Mcn Am J Matern Child Nurs, 1989
Military medicine, 1994
A study was conducted to determine the organizational and professional values held by male and fe... more A study was conducted to determine the organizational and professional values held by male and female physicians, nurses, and pharmacists serving in the U.S. Public Health Service. An existing instrument was modified to measure health professionals' organizational values and professional values. These values were analyzed by multivariate and multiple regression techniques to ascertain the relationship the independent variables sex, age, marital status, race, and practice type of the health professionals had with the levels of each measurement. Sex, age, marital status, race, and practice type appeared to affect the values held in varying degrees. Differences between organizational and professional values held by the health professionals will have an effect on future roles for officers in the U.S. Public Health Service. There will also be an impact on society as the nation decides the future direction for health care.
For reprints and permissions queries, please visit SAGE’s Web site at
Breastfeeding mothers are often are concerned about an inadequate quantity of breast milk, design... more Breastfeeding mothers are often are concerned about an inadequate quantity of breast milk, designated as insufficient milk supply. Many breastfeeding mothers will attempt to increase the quantity of breast milk production by taking prescription drugs and/or herbs and foods called galactogogues. Galactogogues are defined simply as substances that promote lactation. The most common prescription galactogogues are domperidone, metoclopramide, metformin, and oxytocin. Many common herbals and foods have been traditionally used as galactogogues. These galactogogues will be reviewed; this information will allow health care professionals in all settings to provide consultative services to breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding mothers and supporters will find the information useful to determine if galactogogues are necessary, and if so, which galactogogues are appropriate for use. Treatment guidelines including benefits, doses, actions, and cautions are discussed.
MCN. The American journal of maternal child nursing
ICAN: Infant, Child, & Adolescent Nutrition, 2015
Breastfeeding mothers are often are concerned about an inadequate quantity of breast milk, design... more Breastfeeding mothers are often are concerned about an inadequate quantity of breast milk, designated as insufficient milk supply. Many breastfeeding mothers will attempt to increase the quantity of breast milk production by taking prescription drugs and/or herbs and foods called galactogogues. Galactogogues are defined simply as substances that promote lactation. The most common prescription galactogogues are domperidone, metoclopramide, metformin, and oxytocin. Many common herbals and foods have been traditionally used as galactogogues. These galactogogues will be reviewed; this information will allow health care professionals in all settings to provide consultative services to breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding mothers and supporters will find the information useful to determine if galactogogues are necessary, and if so, which galactogogues are appropriate for use. Treatment guidelines including benefits, doses, actions, and cautions are discussed.
ICAN: Infant, Child, & Adolescent Nutrition, 2015
Breastfeeding mothers are often are concerned about an inadequate quantity of breast milk, design... more Breastfeeding mothers are often are concerned about an inadequate quantity of breast milk, designated as insufficient milk supply. Many breastfeeding mothers will attempt to increase the quantity of breast milk production by taking prescription drugs and/or herbs and foods called galactogogues. Galactogogues are defined simply as substances that promote lactation. The most common prescription galactogogues are domperidone, metoclopramide, metformin, and oxytocin. Many common herbals and foods have been traditionally used as galactogogues. These galactogogues will be reviewed; this information will allow health care professionals in all settings to provide consultative services to breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding mothers and supporters will find the information useful to determine if galactogogues are necessary, and if so, which galactogogues are appropriate for use. Treatment guidelines including benefits, doses, actions, and cautions are discussed.
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 2012
Objectives: To describe the various factors that come into play when a breastfeeding mother is ta... more Objectives: To describe the various factors that come into play when a breastfeeding mother is taking medications, including use of prescription drugs, over-thecounter medications, recreational drugs, galactogogues, and herbal remedies and to provide a framework used for counseling breast-feeding women. Setting: Community and hospital pharmacy and health care settings. Practice description: Consultative services provided to breast-feeding mothers who had been prescribed or were using medications. Main outcome measures: Use of pharmacokinetic factors, maternal and child factors, a list of questions to ask breast-feeding mothers, and a stepwise approach to counsel breast-feeding mothers on the compatibility of using medications while breast-feeding. Results: By positive intervention of pharmacists and health care providers, up to 1 million breast-feeding mothers, who must use medications, can continue to breastfeed while taking medications. Conclusion: Objectively weighing the benefits of drugs and breast-feeding versus the risks of drugs and not breast-feeding, in most cases, allows for pharmacists to give current and practical advice to mothers and other health professionals who counsel mothers.
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 2012
Objectives: To describe the various factors that come into play when a breastfeeding mother is ta... more Objectives: To describe the various factors that come into play when a breastfeeding mother is taking medications, including use of prescription drugs, over-thecounter medications, recreational drugs, galactogogues, and herbal remedies and to provide a framework used for counseling breast-feeding women. Setting: Community and hospital pharmacy and health care settings. Practice description: Consultative services provided to breast-feeding mothers who had been prescribed or were using medications. Main outcome measures: Use of pharmacokinetic factors, maternal and child factors, a list of questions to ask breast-feeding mothers, and a stepwise approach to counsel breast-feeding mothers on the compatibility of using medications while breast-feeding. Results: By positive intervention of pharmacists and health care providers, up to 1 million breast-feeding mothers, who must use medications, can continue to breastfeed while taking medications. Conclusion: Objectively weighing the benefits of drugs and breast-feeding versus the risks of drugs and not breast-feeding, in most cases, allows for pharmacists to give current and practical advice to mothers and other health professionals who counsel mothers.
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 2012
Objectives: To describe the various factors that come into play when a breastfeeding mother is ta... more Objectives: To describe the various factors that come into play when a breastfeeding mother is taking medications, including use of prescription drugs, over-thecounter medications, recreational drugs, galactogogues, and herbal remedies and to provide a framework used for counseling breast-feeding women. Setting: Community and hospital pharmacy and health care settings. Practice description: Consultative services provided to breast-feeding mothers who had been prescribed or were using medications. Main outcome measures: Use of pharmacokinetic factors, maternal and child factors, a list of questions to ask breast-feeding mothers, and a stepwise approach to counsel breast-feeding mothers on the compatibility of using medications while breast-feeding. Results: By positive intervention of pharmacists and health care providers, up to 1 million breast-feeding mothers, who must use medications, can continue to breastfeed while taking medications. Conclusion: Objectively weighing the benefits of drugs and breast-feeding versus the risks of drugs and not breast-feeding, in most cases, allows for pharmacists to give current and practical advice to mothers and other health professionals who counsel mothers.
Annals of Neurology, 1989
We studied the relation of plasma levels of carbamazepine (CBZ) and carbamazepine 10,11 epoxide (... more We studied the relation of plasma levels of carbamazepine (CBZ) and carbamazepine 10,11 epoxide (CBZE), and their ratio to drug toxicity and seizure control in 7 patients with complex partial seizures. CBZ-E/CBZ increased with increasing CBZ levels and was higher when patients were taking phenytoin or valproic acid. There were weak correlations between CBZ, C B Z E levels, toxicity scores, and seizure control when patients were taking CBZ alone, but not when other drugs were given as well. There were no significant differences in the correlation with toxicity score or seizure frequency between CBZ, CBZ-E, or their sum. Measurement of CBZ-E levels did not provide additional information useful for monitoring clinical response to CBZ therapy.
Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy
Annals of Pharmacotherapy
Annals of Pharmacotherapy
Journal of health care for the poor and underserved, 2017
To facilitate an academic-community partnership for sustainable medical mis-sions, a 12-step proc... more To facilitate an academic-community partnership for sustainable medical mis-sions, a 12-step process was created for an interprofessional, global health educational, and service-learning experience for students and faculty in a school of pharmacy and health professions. Lessons learned and practical guidance are provided to implement similar global health opportunities.
Mcn Am J Matern Child Nurs, 1989
Military medicine, 1994
A study was conducted to determine the organizational and professional values held by male and fe... more A study was conducted to determine the organizational and professional values held by male and female physicians, nurses, and pharmacists serving in the U.S. Public Health Service. An existing instrument was modified to measure health professionals' organizational values and professional values. These values were analyzed by multivariate and multiple regression techniques to ascertain the relationship the independent variables sex, age, marital status, race, and practice type of the health professionals had with the levels of each measurement. Sex, age, marital status, race, and practice type appeared to affect the values held in varying degrees. Differences between organizational and professional values held by the health professionals will have an effect on future roles for officers in the U.S. Public Health Service. There will also be an impact on society as the nation decides the future direction for health care.