Is Propafenone Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Propafenone? Is Propafenone safe for nursing mother and child? Does Propafenone extracts into breast milk? Does Propafenone has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Propafenone influence milk supply or can Propafenone decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Propafenone lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Propafenone is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Propafenone may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Propafenone may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Propafenone low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Propafenone We suggest monitoring 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 Propafenone usage in lactation
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Answer by DrLact: About Propafenone usage in lactation
Limited information indicates that maternal doses of propafenone up to 900 mg daily produce low levels in milk. If propafenone is required by the mother it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding. Until more data become available, propafenone should be used with caution during breastfeeding, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
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