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Can I use Maxair if I am breastfeeding?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Experts don't know if it's safe to use Maxair (pirbuterol) if you're breastfeeding. This inhaled drug eases symptoms of asthma and other lung diseases, but it isn't clear whether it passes into breast milk.

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