Is Tropine, tropate (ester) Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Tropine, tropate (ester)? Is Tropine, tropate (ester) safe for nursing mother and child? Does Tropine, tropate (ester) extracts into breast milk? Does Tropine, tropate (ester) has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Tropine, tropate (ester) influence milk supply or can Tropine, tropate (ester) decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Tropine, tropate (ester) lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Tropine, tropate (ester) is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Tropine, tropate (ester) is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Tropine, tropate (ester) does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Tropine, tropate (ester) safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher 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 Tropine, tropate (ester) usage in lactation
Either isolated dose or topical medication are safe for breastfed babies. Anti-cholinergic drugs decrease Prolactin and Oxytocin hormone secretion. Long-standing Tropine, tropate (ester) treatment could affects mother's milk production. American Academy of Pediatrics: Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding.
Answer by DrLact: About Tropine, tropate (ester) usage in lactation
No information is available on the use of Tropine, tropate (ester) during breastfeeding. Long-term use of Tropine, tropate (ester) might reduce milk production or milk letdown, but a single systemic or ophthalmic dose is not likely to interfere with breastfeeding. During long-term use, observe for signs of decreased lactation (e.g., insatiety, poor weight gain).
Tropine, tropate (ester) Possible Effects in Breastfeeding
Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. Anticholinergics can inhibit lactation in animals, apparently by inhibiting growth hormone and oxytocin secretion.[1][2][3][4][5] Anticholinergic drugs can also reduce serum prolactin in nonnursing women.[6] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
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