Question

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

Dihydroergocristine Mesilate lactation summary

Dihydroergocristine Mesilate is dangerous in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Dihydroergocristine Mesilate is 7 out of 8 which is considered Dangerous as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 7 indicates that usage of Dihydroergocristine Mesilate may cause toxic or severe side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Dihydroergocristine Mesilate 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 Dihydroergocristine Mesilate .
  • Usage of Dihydroergocristine Mesilate is in contradiction to breastfeeding hence if it is must to use Dihydroergocristine Mesilate and there is no better alternative available then breastfeeding shall be stopped permanently or temporarily.
  • 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 Dihydroergocristine Mesilate usage in lactation

Ergot-derivative alkaloid with an inhibiting effect on prolactin and dopamine release, used for treatment of brain vascular insufficiency and senile dementia. It may suppress lactation by inhibiting prolactin release. Nonessential drug.

Alternate Drugs for Prolactin Inhibitors. ATC G02CB

Cabergoline(Unsafe)
Lisuride(Dangerous)
Co-Dergocrine Mesilate(Dangerous)
Dihydroergocryptyne Mesilate(Dangerous)
Quinagolide(Unsafe)
Lysuride(Dangerous)
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