Is 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S? Is 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S safe for nursing mother and child? Does 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S extracts into breast milk? Does 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S influence milk supply or can 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S 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 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S usage in lactation
It is a drug that forms a part of Rifamicin group.Indicated for atypical mycobacterium infections, and, TB infection resistant to other drugs.It may red-colored dye the body fluids.
Answer by DrLact: About 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S usage in lactation
The amount of 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S in milk is insufficient to treat tuberculosis in the breastfed infant. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations state that breastfeeding should not be discouraged in women taking 4-N-isobutylspiropiperidylrifamycin S.[1][2][3]
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