Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use SQ 11725? Is SQ 11725 safe for nursing mother and child? Does SQ 11725 extracts into breast milk? Does SQ 11725 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can SQ 11725 influence milk supply or can SQ 11725 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

SQ 11725 lactation summary

SQ 11725 is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for SQ 11725 is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of SQ 11725 may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that SQ 11725 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 SQ 11725 .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using SQ 11725 Vs not using SQ 11725 And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using SQ 11725 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 SQ 11725 usage in lactation

No adverse effects have been reported, but check-up for the possibility of sedation, hypotension, hypoglycemia or bradycardia.

Answer by DrLact: About SQ 11725 usage in lactation

Because of its relatively extensive excretion into breastmilk and its renal excretion, other beta-adrenergic blocking drugs are preferred to SQ 11725, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

SQ 11725 Side Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published information on SQ 11725 was not found as of the revision date. 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 SQ 11725.[6]

SQ 11725 Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published information on the effects of beta-blockade or SQ 11725 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.[7]

Alternate Drugs

Atenolol(Unsafe)
Levobunolol(Low Risk)
Acebutolol(Unsafe)
Labetalol(Safe)
Carteolol(Unsafe)
Nebivolol(Unsafe)
Carvedilol(Low Risk)
Nadolol(Unsafe)
Timolol(Safe)
Bisoprolol(Low Risk)
Sotalol(Low Risk)
Quinidine(Safe)
Atenolol(Unsafe)
Levobunolol(Low Risk)
Propafenone(Low Risk)
Acebutolol(Unsafe)
Labetalol(Safe)
Verapamil(Safe)
Nadolol(Unsafe)
Lidocaine(Safe)
Amiodarone(Unsafe)
Timolol(Safe)
Bisoprolol(Low Risk)
Diltiazem(Safe)
Sotalol(Low Risk)
Digoxin(Safe)
Losartan(Low Risk)
Lisinopril(Low Risk)
Sotalol(Low Risk)
Chlorthalidone(Dangerous)
Irbesartan(Unsafe)
Isradipine(Low Risk)
Indapamide(Low Risk)
Atenolol(Unsafe)
Eprosartan(Low Risk)
Captopril(Safe)
Doxazosin(Safe)
Levobunolol(Low Risk)
Bumetanide(Low Risk)
Acebutolol(Unsafe)
Guanfacine(Low Risk)
Furosemide(Low Risk)
Bosentan(Low Risk)
Fosinopril(Low Risk)
Labetalol(Safe)
Nisoldipine(Low Risk)
Nebivolol(Unsafe)
Verapamil(Safe)
Felodipine(Low Risk)
Amlodipine(Low Risk)
Trandolapril(Dangerous)
Enalapril(Safe)
Carvedilol(Low Risk)
Valsartan(Low Risk)
Minoxidil(Safe)
Nadolol(Unsafe)
Torsemide(Low Risk)
Terazosin(Unsafe)
Timolol(Safe)
Telmisartan(Unsafe)
Diltiazem(Safe)
Bisoprolol(Low Risk)
Prazosin(Unsafe)
Reserpine(Unsafe)
Ramipril(Low Risk)
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