Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use KNS-760704? Is KNS-760704 safe for nursing mother and child? Does KNS-760704 extracts into breast milk? Does KNS-760704 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can KNS-760704 influence milk supply or can KNS-760704 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

KNS-760704 lactation summary

KNS-760704 is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for KNS-760704 is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of KNS-760704 may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that KNS-760704 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 KNS-760704 .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using KNS-760704 Vs not using KNS-760704 And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using KNS-760704 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 KNS-760704 usage in lactation

Anti-Parkinson drug, dopamine-agonist (non ergot) used for treatment of restless leg syndrome and Parkinson’s Disease. It may suppress lactation by inhibiting prolactin release.

Answer by DrLact: About KNS-760704 usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of KNS-760704 during breastfeeding, but it suppresses serum prolactin and may interfere with breastfeeding. An alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

KNS-760704 Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. KNS-760704 lowers serum prolactin.[1] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.

Alternate Drugs

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