Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use SL 75212? Is SL 75212 safe for nursing mother and child? Does SL 75212 extracts into breast milk? Does SL 75212 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can SL 75212 influence milk supply or can SL 75212 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About SL 75212 usage in lactation

Because of its relatively extensive excretion into breastmilk and minimal reported experience during breastfeeding, other beta-blocking agents may be preferred for systemic use, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. With use of SL 75212 eye drops, it is not likely that sufficient amounts would be present in milk to affect the infant. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

SL 75212 Side Effects in Breastfeeding

A study of mothers taking beta-blockers during nursing found a numerically, but not statistically significant increased number of adverse reactions in those taking any beta-blocker. Although the ages of infants were matched to control infants, the ages of the affected infants were not stated. None of the mothers were taking SL 75212.[3] Beta-adrenergic blocking drugs with breastmilk excretion characteristics similar to SL 75212 have caused adverse effects in breastfed newborns.[4][5]

SL 75212 Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published information on the effects of beta-blockade or SL 75212 during normal lactation was not found as of the revision date. A study in 6 patients with hyperprolactinemia and galactorrhea found no changes in serum prolactin levels following beta-adrenergic blockade with propranolol.[6]

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