Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Bay 68-9291? Is Bay 68-9291 safe for nursing mother and child? Does Bay 68-9291 extracts into breast milk? Does Bay 68-9291 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Bay 68-9291 influence milk supply or can Bay 68-9291 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Bay 68-9291 lactation summary

Bay 68-9291 is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Bay 68-9291 is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Bay 68-9291 may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Bay 68-9291 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 Bay 68-9291 .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Bay 68-9291 Vs not using Bay 68-9291 And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using Bay 68-9291 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 Bay 68-9291 usage in lactation

At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Because of a high protein-binding capacity, a significant excretion into breast milk is unlikely. However, it is one among the Sartan drugs (ARA-II type) with the longest half-life and highest oral bioavailability. The latter properties make it less convenient for use while breastfeeding. Reportedly, a newborn infant appeared with transient renal failure (kidney malfunction) whose mother had taken Bay 68-9291 during pregnancy. Until more data on this medication is available safer alternative drugs are preferred especially in premature babies or during the neonatal period. Should an ARA-II medication (Sartan type) be necessary, the associated risk may be decreased by choosing the one with a favorable pharmacokinetics (shorter half-life elimination time and lower bioavailability) like Eprosartan and Losartan.

Answer by DrLact: About Bay 68-9291 usage in lactation

Because no information is available on the use of Bay 68-9291 during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
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