Is Fenoterol Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Fenoterol? Is Fenoterol safe for nursing mother and child? Does Fenoterol extracts into breast milk? Does Fenoterol has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Fenoterol influence milk supply or can Fenoterol decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Fenoterol lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Fenoterol is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Fenoterol may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Fenoterol may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Fenoterol low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Fenoterol 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 Fenoterol usage in lactation
Inhaled bronchodilator drugs are preferred because of a lower secretion into breast milk.
Alternate Drugs for Bronchodilator, Beta Adrenergic, Inhaled
Albuterol(Safe)
Formoterol(Safe)
Isoetharine(Safe)
Levalbuterol(Safe)
Pirbuterol(Safe)
Salmeterol(Safe)
Terbutaline(Safe)
Arfomoterol(Low Risk)
Epinephrine(Safe)
Clenbuterol(Low Risk)
Terbutaline Sulfate(Safe)
Adrenaline(Safe)
Isoprenaline(Safe)
Arformoterol(Low Risk)
Vilanterol Trifenatate(Safe)
Eformoterol(Safe)
Isoproterenol(Safe)
Formoterol Fumarate(Safe)