Is (R)-Norepinephrine Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use (R)-Norepinephrine? Is (R)-Norepinephrine safe for nursing mother and child? Does (R)-Norepinephrine extracts into breast milk? Does (R)-Norepinephrine has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can (R)-Norepinephrine influence milk supply or can (R)-Norepinephrine decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
(R)-Norepinephrine lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for (R)-Norepinephrine is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of (R)-Norepinephrine is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that (R)-Norepinephrine does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of (R)-Norepinephrine 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 (R)-Norepinephrine 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 (R)-Norepinephrine usage in lactation
No information is available on the use of (R)-Norepinephrine during breastfeeding. Because of its poor oral bioavailability and short half-life, any (R)-Norepinephrine in milk is unlikely to affect the infant. High intravenous doses of (R)-Norepinephrine might reduce milk production or milk letdown.
(R)-Norepinephrine Possible Effects in Breastfeeding
Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. Animal data indicate that (R)-Norepinephrine 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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