Is Fosinopril Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Fosinopril? Is Fosinopril safe for nursing mother and child? Does Fosinopril extracts into breast milk? Does Fosinopril has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Fosinopril influence milk supply or can Fosinopril decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Fosinopril lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Fosinopril is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Fosinopril may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Fosinopril may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Fosinopril low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Fosinopril 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 Fosinopril usage in lactation
Neonates are at a higher risk.
Answer by DrLact: About Fosinopril usage in lactation
Because no information is available on the use of fosinopril 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)
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)
Nitrendipine(Safe)
Bosentan(Low Risk)
Bendroflumethiazide(Unsafe)
Atenolol(Unsafe)
Hydralazine(Safe)
Nisoldipine(Low Risk)
Acebutolol(Unsafe)
Furosemide(Low Risk)
Nicardipine(Safe)
Nimodipine(Safe)
Nebivolol(Unsafe)
Benazepril(Safe)
Verapamil(Safe)
Timolol(Safe)
Nifedipine(Safe)
Amlodipine(Low Risk)
Fosinopril(Low Risk)
Sotalol(Low Risk)
Valsartan(Low Risk)
Felodipine(Low Risk)
Propranolol(Safe)
Terazosin(Unsafe)
Trandolapril(Dangerous)
Telmisartan(Unsafe)
Torsemide(Low Risk)
Minoxidil(Safe)
Prazosin(Unsafe)
Spironolactone(Safe)
Enalapril(Safe)
Nadolol(Unsafe)
Reserpine(Unsafe)
Diltiazem(Safe)
Metoprolol(Safe)
Methyldopa(Safe)