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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 7, 2008; 14(9): 1326-1332
Published online Mar 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1326
Table 3 Breastfeeding safety of medications used to treat IBD
SafeLimited data, potential toxicityContraindicated
Metronidazole
5-ASA preparationsFluoroquinolonesThalidomide
(sulfasalazine, mesalamine)BisphosphonatesMethotrexate
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acidAzathioprineCyclosporine (CsA)
Corticosteroids6-mercaptopurine (6-MP)Tacrolimus (FK506)
Adalimumab
Infliximab