Is Metazolamide Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Metazolamide? Is Metazolamide safe for nursing mother and child? Does Metazolamide extracts into breast milk? Does Metazolamide has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Metazolamide influence milk supply or can Metazolamide decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Metazolamide usage in lactation
Because no information is available on the use of Metazolamide during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Alternate Drugs
Brinzolamide(Low Risk)
Brimonidine(Safe)
Bimatoprost(Safe)
Carteolol(Unsafe)
Phenylephrine(Low Risk)
Acetazolamide(Safe)
Travoprost(Safe)
Pilocarpine(Unsafe)
Timolol(Safe)
Levobunolol(Low Risk)
Latanoprost(Safe)
Epinephrine(Safe)
Brinzolamide(Low Risk)
Acetazolamide(Safe)
Amiloride(Low Risk)
Acetazolamide(Safe)
Triamterene(Low Risk)
Spironolactone(Safe)