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