Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use CP 88059? Is CP 88059 safe for nursing mother and child? Does CP 88059 extracts into breast milk? Does CP 88059 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can CP 88059 influence milk supply or can CP 88059 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

CP 88059 lactation summary

CP 88059 is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for CP 88059 is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of CP 88059 may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that CP 88059 may cause moderate to high side effects or may affect milk supply in lactating mother.
  • Our suggestion is to use safer alternate options rather than using CP 88059 .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using CP 88059 Vs not using CP 88059 And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using CP 88059 Its must to monitor 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 CP 88059 usage in lactation

No data on transfer into breastmilk are available. Indicated for treatment of schizophrenia. It may lengthen QT interval.

Answer by DrLact: About CP 88059 usage in lactation

Because there is little published experience with CP 88059 during breastfeeding, other antipsychotic agents are preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.[1]

CP 88059 Side Effects in Breastfeeding

A woman took CP 88059 40 mg and citalopram 60 mg daily throughout pregnancy and postpartum. She breastfed extensively, except for occasional formula feedings by others. At 6 months of age, a pediatrician found the infant to be healthy with normal growth and development.[3]

CP 88059 Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Prolactin elevation has occurred during CP 88059 treatment,[4][5][6][7][8][9] and galactorrhea has been reported, often in adolescents.[4][5][6][7][10][11] However, prolactin elevation might be more transient and less severe than with phenothiazines.[12][13][14] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
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