Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use BRN 1220868? Is BRN 1220868 safe for nursing mother and child? Does BRN 1220868 extracts into breast milk? Does BRN 1220868 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can BRN 1220868 influence milk supply or can BRN 1220868 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

BRN 1220868 lactation summary

BRN 1220868 usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for BRN 1220868 is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of BRN 1220868 may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that BRN 1220868 may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of BRN 1220868 low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using BRN 1220868 We suggest monitoring 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 BRN 1220868 usage in lactation

Choose a short half-life span benzodiazepine. Occasional usage is considered to be safe. Avoid its continuous use. Try to avoid it on postnatal period or if the infant nurses frequently by night. Follow-up for sedation and feeding ability of the infant. Bed-sharing is not recommended for mothers who are taking this medication.

Answer by DrLact: About BRN 1220868 usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of BRN 1220868 during breastfeeding. Because of the long duration of action of BRN 1220868, an alternate hypnotic is preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Alternate Drugs

Clobazam(Low Risk)
Clorazepate(Low Risk)
Estazolam(Low Risk)
Clonazepam(Low Risk)
Temazepam(Low Risk)
Alprazolam(Low Risk)
Flurazepam(Unsafe)
Quazepam(Unsafe)
Oxazepam(Safe)
Nitrazepam(Low Risk)
Midazolam(Safe)
Lorazepam(Safe)
Diazepam(Low Risk)
Zaleplon(Safe)
Estazolam(Low Risk)
Clorazepate(Low Risk)
Triazolam(Low Risk)
Flurazepam(Unsafe)
Temazepam(Low Risk)
Alprazolam(Low Risk)
Meprobamate(Low Risk)
Quazepam(Unsafe)
Butalbital(Low Risk)
Phenobarbital(Low Risk)
Butabarbital(Low Risk)
Sodium Oxybate(Low Risk)
Pentobarbital(Low Risk)
Oxazepam(Safe)
Secobarbital(Low Risk)
Nitrazepam(Low Risk)
Midazolam(Safe)
Propofol(Safe)
Lorazepam(Safe)
Eszopiclone(Low Risk)
Chloral Hydrate(Low Risk)
Ketamine(Low Risk)
Diazepam(Low Risk)
Zolpidem(Safe)
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