Pharmacotherapy Newsletter

Volume 2, Issue 37, 10/01/2010

Question

Are breastfed patients with an active viral infection at an increased risk for developing Reye's syndrome if the child's mother is taking aspirin or salicylates?

Answer

For a concise review of Reye's syndrome, how aspirin or salicylates can cause this complication and how to approach treatment, please refer to volume 2 issue 25.  The National Reye's Syndrome Foundation (NRSF), the U.S. Surgeon General, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that aspirin and/or aspirin containing products...

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