Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use NSC 226080? Is NSC 226080 safe for nursing mother and child? Does NSC 226080 extracts into breast milk? Does NSC 226080 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can NSC 226080 influence milk supply or can NSC 226080 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

NSC 226080 lactation summary

NSC 226080 is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for NSC 226080 is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of NSC 226080 may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that NSC 226080 may cause moderate to high side effects or may affect milk supply in lactating mother.
  • Our suggestion is to use safer alternate options rather than using NSC 226080 .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using NSC 226080 Vs not using NSC 226080 And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using NSC 226080 Its must to monitor 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 NSC 226080 usage in lactation

On latest update relevant data on breastfeeding was not found. High molecular weight and plasma protein binding make excretion into breast milk unlikely. Low oral biodisponibility would be protective for breastfed children who are not newborn or premature. Some data indicates a risk for low milk production.

Answer by DrLact: About NSC 226080 usage in lactation

Because almost no information is available on the use of NSC 226080 during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

NSC 226080 Side Effects in Breastfeeding

One infant was reported breastfed (extent not stated) during maternal therapy with NSC 226080, tacrolimus and prednisone in unspecified dosages following a kidney-pancreas transplant. The authors who followed the mother knew of no serious side effects in the infant.[1]
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