Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use 2-Methyl-1,2-bis(3-pyridyl)-1-propanone? Is 2-Methyl-1,2-bis(3-pyridyl)-1-propanone safe for nursing mother and child? Does 2-Methyl-1,2-bis(3-pyridyl)-1-propanone extracts into breast milk? Does 2-Methyl-1,2-bis(3-pyridyl)-1-propanone has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can 2-Methyl-1,2-bis(3-pyridyl)-1-propanone influence milk supply or can 2-Methyl-1,2-bis(3-pyridyl)-1-propanone decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About 2-Methyl-1,2-bis(3-pyridyl)-1-propanone usage in lactation

Evidence from one patient indicates that amounts of 2-Methyl-1,2-bis(3-pyridyl)-1-propanone and its active metabolite in breastmilk are very small and unlikely to adversely affect a breastfed infant. Exposure of the infant can be further minimized by avoiding nursing for 2 to 2.5 hours after each dose.

2-Methyl-1,2-bis(3-pyridyl)-1-propanone Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date. Women taking 2-Methyl-1,2-bis(3-pyridyl)-1-propanone chronically for suppression of hypercorticism associated with Cushing's syndrome may have other hormonal abnormalities that might interfere with lactation.
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