Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use SPM 962? Is SPM 962 safe for nursing mother and child? Does SPM 962 extracts into breast milk? Does SPM 962 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can SPM 962 influence milk supply or can SPM 962 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About SPM 962 usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of SPM 962 during breastfeeding, but it suppresses serum prolactin and may interfere with breastfeeding. An alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

SPM 962 Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. SPM 962 lowers serum prolactin.[1][2] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.

Alternate Drugs

Lisuride(Dangerous)
Rotigotine
Fenoldopam
Pramipexole(Unsafe)
Ropinirole(Unsafe)
Cabergoline(Unsafe)
Bromocriptine(Unsafe)

Synonyms of SPM 962

Rotigotine CDS Patch
N 0923
Neupro
UNII-87T4T8BO2E
HSDB 8254
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