Farsuusalmost 6 years ago

A 24-year old woman is diagnosed with vaginal trichomoniasis. She is prescribed metronidazole. She is breastfeeding her 3 month old boy. What is the appropriate advice for this patient concerning the use of metronidazole during breastfeeding? A-Stop breast feeding and replace it with formula for 3 months B-Stop metronidazole and choose another less effective drug as you weigh the benefits and the risks C-Advise her to use the pump to collect her breast milk every 24 hours right before she takes daily metronidazole D-Advise her to keep breastfeeding her child as there is no risk of the drug on breast feeding E-Stop breast feeding indefinitely