Suppression of postpartum lactation with furosemide.
A regimen of fursemide and moderate restriction of fluid intake was followed in 120 postpartum women to suppress lactation. The methods and results are presented, and possible mechanisms whereby furosemide may suppress lactation are discussed.
D003864:Depression, Chemical; D004231:Diuresis / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007774:Lactation / Q000187:drug effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011388:Prolactin / Q000378:metabolism; D011389:Prolactin Release-Inhibiting Factors / Q000378:metabolism
D011388:Prolactin; D011389:Prolactin Release-Inhibiting Factors