Question

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

Capromycin lactation summary

Capromycin usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Capromycin is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Capromycin may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Capromycin may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Capromycin low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Capromycin 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 Capromycin usage in lactation

Systemic absorption is minimal.

Answer by DrLact: About Capromycin usage in lactation

Developmental problems have been reported in two infants exposed to Capromycin in breastmilk; however, their mothers were also exposed to several drugs during pregnancy and during breastfeeding, so the problems cannot necessarily be attributed to Capromycin. Because Capromycin is not orally absorbed it is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant. If Capromycin is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding.

Capromycin Side Effects in Breastfeeding

Capromycin was used as part of multidrug regimens to treat two pregnant women with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, one throughout pregnancy and postpartum and the other postpartum only. The infants were breastfed (extent and duration not stated). At age 4.6 and 5.1 years, the children were developing normally except for a mild speech delay in one and hyperactivity in the other.[1]

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Cefprozil(Safe)
Ofloxacin(Safe)
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Cefdinir(Safe)
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Valganciclovir(Low Risk)
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Doxycycline(Low Risk)
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Cefixime(Safe)
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Acyclovir(Safe)
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Methicillin(Low Risk)
Cefepime(Safe)
Mupirocin(Safe)
Cefprozil(Safe)
Ofloxacin(Safe)
Aztreonam(Safe)
Methenamine(Unsafe)
Capreomycin(Low Risk)
Cefdinir(Safe)
Ertapenem(Safe)
Iodine(Unsafe)
Cefoxitin(Safe)
Cefazolin(Safe)
Gatifloxacin(Low Risk)
Neomycin(Safe)
Lomefloxacin(Low Risk)
Cefotetan(Safe)
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Levofloxacin(Low Risk)
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Cefaclor(Safe)
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Amikacin(Safe)
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