Triamterene

Publication Details

CASRN: 396-01-0

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Drug Levels and Effects

Summary of Use during Lactation

Because there is no published experience with triamterene during breastfeeding, other agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Drug Levels

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects in Breastfed Infants

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk

Intense diuresis can suppress lactation;[1,2] however, it is unlikely that triamterene alone is sufficiently potent to cause this effect.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

Spironolactone

References

1.
Healy M. Suppressing lactation with oral diuretics. Lancet. 1961;1:1353–4.
2.
Cominos DC, Van Der Walt A, Van Rooyen AJ. Suppression of postpartum lactation with furosemide. S Afr Med J 1976;50:251-2. PMID: 3858. [PubMed: 3858]

Substance Identification

Substance Name

Triamterene

CAS Registry Number

396-01-0

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Diuretics

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