Is Lostapres Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Lostapres? Is Lostapres safe for nursing mother and child? Does Lostapres extracts into breast milk? Does Lostapres has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Lostapres influence milk supply or can Lostapres decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Lostapres lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Lostapres is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Lostapres may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Lostapres may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Lostapres low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Lostapres We suggest monitoring child for possible reactions. It is also important to understand that side effects vary largely based on age of breastfed child and time of medication in addition to dosage.
- Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.
Answer by Dr. Ru: About Lostapres usage in lactation
Answer by DrLact: About Lostapres usage in lactation
Because no information is available on the use of Lostapres during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Alternate Drugs
Ramipril(Low Risk)
Lisinopril(Low Risk)
Captopril(Safe)
Benazepril(Safe)
Fosinopril(Low Risk)
Trandolapril(Dangerous)
Enalapril(Safe)
Reserpine(Unsafe)
Diltiazem(Safe)
Metoprolol(Safe)
Methyldopa(Safe)
Losartan(Low Risk)
Ramipril(Low Risk)
Chlorthalidone(Dangerous)
Levobunolol(Low Risk)
Irbesartan(Unsafe)
Chlorothiazide(Safe)
Labetalol(Safe)
Lisinopril(Low Risk)
Isradipine(Low Risk)
Eprosartan(Low Risk)
Captopril(Safe)
Carvedilol(Low Risk)
Indapamide(Low Risk)
Doxazosin(Safe)
Bumetanide(Low Risk)
Bisoprolol(Low Risk)
Hydrochlorothiazide(Safe)
Guanfacine(Low Risk)
Bosentan(Low Risk)
Bendroflumethiazide(Unsafe)
Atenolol(Unsafe)
Hydralazine(Safe)
Nitrendipine(Safe)
Acebutolol(Unsafe)
Furosemide(Low Risk)
Nicardipine(Safe)
Nisoldipine(Low Risk)
Benazepril(Safe)
Verapamil(Safe)
Timolol(Safe)
Nimodipine(Safe)
Nebivolol(Unsafe)
Amlodipine(Low Risk)
Fosinopril(Low Risk)
Sotalol(Low Risk)
Nifedipine(Safe)
Felodipine(Low Risk)
Propranolol(Safe)
Valsartan(Low Risk)
Trandolapril(Dangerous)
Terazosin(Unsafe)
Torsemide(Low Risk)
Minoxidil(Safe)
Telmisartan(Unsafe)
Spironolactone(Safe)
Enalapril(Safe)
Nadolol(Unsafe)
Prazosin(Unsafe)