The effect of furosemide on serum prolactin levels in the postpartum period.
Furosemide, in combination with breast binding and milk fluid restriction, seems to inhibit postpartum lactation effectively, but has no effect in reducing serum prolactin levels. Inhibition of milk secretion must therefore be mediated by other mechanisms.
D003864:Depression, Chemical; D005260:Female; D005665:Furosemide / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D007774:Lactation / Q000187:drug effects; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011388:Prolactin / Q000097:blood*
D005665:Furosemide; D011388:Prolactin