Question

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

Acido alendronico [INN-Spanish] lactation summary

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

It is composed by bisphosphonates. Most bisphosphonates are acidic compounds that achieve low plasma concentration. Both features make it unlikely excretion into the milk in clinically significant amount. Acido alendronico [INN-Spanish] has shown very low plasma concentrations (<5 ng / ml). Intestinal absorption of bisphosphonates is very low even during fasting and is considered negligible in the presence of milk due to formation with the calcium of non absorbable compounds. A latest update no published data were found on excretion in the breast milk. Until more data about this drug regarding breastfeeding is available, safer known alternatives (e.g. pamidronate) should be of choice, especially in the neonatal period and in case of prematurity.

Answer by DrLact: About Acido alendronico [INN-Spanish] usage in lactation

Limited evidence indicates that breastfeeding after cessation of long-term bisphosphonate treatment appears to have no adverse effects on the infant. Because no information is available on the use of Acido alendronico [INN-Spanish] during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. However, absorption of Acido alendronico [INN-Spanish] by a breastfed infant is unlikely. If the mother receives a bisphosphonate during pregnancy or nursing, some experts recommend monitoring the infant's serum calcium during the first 2 months postpartum.[1]

Acido alendronico [INN-Spanish] Side Effects in Breastfeeding

Because Acido alendronico [INN-Spanish] can persist in the body for years after long-term administration, the following cases may be relevant. A woman received Acido alendronico [INN-Spanish] for 6 months, then pamidronate every 4 months for 1 year prior to conception. Her infant was breastfed (extent not stated) for 3 months. The infant had mild hypocalcemia at 2 months of age, but a normal calcium level and normal long bone development at 5 months of age.[2]
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