Drugs starting with L-in pregnancy and lactation

Table showing safety of drugs in pregnancy and lactation (Drugs starting with L)

Drug Pregnancy category Use during lactation
Labetalol C Safe
Lactulose B Safe
Lamivudine B Unsafe
Lansoprazole B Use with caution
Latanoprost B Use with caution
Leflunomide X Unsafe
Levamisole C
Levobupivacaine B Safe
Levocetirizine B Use with caution
Levodopa B Unsafe, lactation may be suppressed
Levofloxacin C Safe
Levonorgestrel X Safe
Lignocaine B Safe
Lignocaine + Adrenaline B Safe
Lignocaine + Phenylephrine A+B Safe
Lincomycin B Use with caution
Liothyronine A
Liquid paraffin Safe
Lisinopril D Unsafe
Llithium D Use with caution
Lomefloxacin C(ophthalmic use)
Loperamide B Safe
Loratadine B Safe
Lorazepam C Safe, caution in chronic use, infant may have drowsiness
Losartan D Unsafe 

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