Question

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

Norepinephrinum [INN-Latin] lactation summary

Norepinephrinum [INN-Latin] is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Norepinephrinum [INN-Latin] is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Norepinephrinum [INN-Latin] is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Norepinephrinum [INN-Latin] does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Norepinephrinum [INN-Latin] safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher 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 Norepinephrinum [INN-Latin] usage in lactation

It is destroyed within the gastrointestinal tract. Systemically used on CPR, and locally for topical anesthesia, ophtalmic drops (mydriatic) and nasal drops (vasoconstriction).

Answer by DrLact: About Norepinephrinum [INN-Latin] usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of Norepinephrinum [INN-Latin] during breastfeeding. Because of its poor oral bioavailability and short half-life, any Norepinephrinum [INN-Latin] in milk is unlikely to affect the infant. High intravenous doses of Norepinephrinum [INN-Latin] might reduce milk production or milk letdown.

Norepinephrinum [INN-Latin] Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. Animal data indicate that Norepinephrinum [INN-Latin] can decrease serum prolactin and reduce milk production,[1] as well as inhibit the release of oxytocin, which inhibits milk ejection.[2]
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