Levofloxacin is a widely used antibiotic included in rifampicin‐resistant tuberculosis (RR‐TB) treatment. Data describing levofloxacin concentrations in breastmilk and infant exposure are limited. We analysed data from two South African studies of breastfeeding women receiving levofloxacin (750–1000 mg daily) for RR‐TB.
Sharon Sawe +9 more
wiley +1 more source
Analysis of medication adherence and influencing factors in postpartum patients with persistent hyperglycemia following gestational diabetes mellitus. [PDF]
Liu J, He T, Wang Z, Sun L, Ji C.
europepmc +1 more source
Cannabinoids and drug–drug pharmacokinetic interactions: Deciphering the risks
The relationship between cannabinoids and mental health has become a major focus of scientific inquiry and public discourse. Cannabinoids are diverse chemical compounds from the Cannabis species that have been explored for their therapeutic applications in treating chronic pain, psychiatric and neurological conditions, such as depression, schizophrenia,
Paraskevi Papakyriakopoulou +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Postpartum Glucose Intolerance in Women with a History of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: An In-Depth Review. [PDF]
Kim KS, Kim SK, Cho YW.
europepmc +1 more source
Aims Amoxicillin, a widely used β‐lactam antibiotic, requires improved pharmacokinetic characterization during breastfeeding. This study used a population pharmacokinetic (PopPK) approach to model amoxicillin concentrations in breast milk, identify variability sources and estimate infant exposure, applying worst‐case scenarios.
Sarah Baklouti +9 more
wiley +1 more source
Abstract Aim Tacrolimus monitoring is generally performed in whole blood (WB). Most (>85%) of circulating tacrolimus is bound to red blood cells. During pregnancy, WB monitoring might be suboptimal because of physiological changes including increased plasma volume and decreased haematocrit.
Jildau R. Meinderts +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Pregnancy-Related Cardiac Adaptation and Postpartum Echocardiographic Findings in Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot: A Study Integrated with ESC 2025 Recommendations. [PDF]
İşlek Uzay F +6 more
europepmc +1 more source
Zuranolone: A case study in (regulatory) rush to judgement?
Abstract Sage, in collaboration with Biogen, submitted a new drug approval for zuranolone for postpartum depression (PPD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) in December 2022. In August 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration granted approval for PPD but denied approval for MDD.
Lisa Cosgrove +4 more
wiley +1 more source
The association of psycho-economic factors with postpartum depression without significant medical complications for the mother and infant: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Yazdkhasti M +9 more
europepmc +1 more source

