Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use NSC 309702? Is NSC 309702 safe for nursing mother and child? Does NSC 309702 extracts into breast milk? Does NSC 309702 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can NSC 309702 influence milk supply or can NSC 309702 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

NSC 309702 lactation summary

NSC 309702 is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for NSC 309702 is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of NSC 309702 may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that NSC 309702 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 NSC 309702 .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using NSC 309702 Vs not using NSC 309702 And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using NSC 309702 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 NSC 309702 usage in lactation

Choose a benzodiazepine drug with a shorter half-life span . Occasional use is considered to be safe. Avoid its continuous use. Try to avoid it on postnatal period, or, whenever the infant nurses frequently by night. Follow-up for sedation and feeding ability of the infant. Bed-sharing is not recommended for mothers who are taking this medication.

Answer by DrLact: About NSC 309702 usage in lactation

No information is available on the long-term use of NSC 309702 during breastfeeding. Because the drug and metabolites could accumulate in the breastfed infant, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Alternate Drugs

Temazepam(Low Risk)
Meprobamate(Low Risk)
Diazepam(Low Risk)
Nitrazepam(Low Risk)
Quazepam(Unsafe)
Clorazepate(Low Risk)
Oxazepam(Safe)
Alprazolam(Low Risk)
Midazolam(Safe)
Lorazepam(Safe)
Flurazepam(Unsafe)
Temazepam(Low Risk)
Diazepam(Low Risk)
Nitrazepam(Low Risk)
Quazepam(Unsafe)
Clorazepate(Low Risk)
Clonazepam(Low Risk)
Oxazepam(Safe)
Alprazolam(Low Risk)
Midazolam(Safe)
Clobazam(Low Risk)
Lorazepam(Safe)
Estazolam(Low Risk)
Eszopiclone(Low Risk)
Sodium Oxybate(Low Risk)
Meprobamate(Low Risk)
Temazepam(Low Risk)
Butalbital(Low Risk)
Diazepam(Low Risk)
Nitrazepam(Low Risk)
Butabarbital(Low Risk)
Quazepam(Unsafe)
Pentobarbital(Low Risk)
Clorazepate(Low Risk)
Phenobarbital(Low Risk)
Secobarbital(Low Risk)
Propofol(Safe)
Oxazepam(Safe)
Alprazolam(Low Risk)
Ketamine(Low Risk)
Midazolam(Safe)
Chloral Hydrate(Low Risk)
Estazolam(Low Risk)
Zolpidem(Safe)
Zaleplon(Safe)
Flurazepam(Unsafe)
Lorazepam(Safe)
Triazolam(Low Risk)
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