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I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use HSDB 8203? Is HSDB 8203 safe for nursing mother and child? Does HSDB 8203 extracts into breast milk? Does HSDB 8203 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can HSDB 8203 influence milk supply or can HSDB 8203 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

HSDB 8203 lactation summary

HSDB 8203 usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for HSDB 8203 is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of HSDB 8203 may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that HSDB 8203 may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of HSDB 8203 low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using HSDB 8203 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 HSDB 8203 usage in lactation

It promotes pancreatic insulin secretion by inhibiting the DPP-4 enzyme that degrades the GLP-1 and GIP intestinal hormones involved in the physiological regulation of glucose, which are activated by eating (EMA 2016, Baetta 2011, Scheen 2011). Administered orally, once a day. Common side effects are upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal disorders, rash and headaches (EMA, 2016). Low risk of hypoglycemia in monotherapy (EMA, 2015, Scheen 2011). Doses up to 16 times higher than normal for 2 weeks did not produce side effects (EMA, 2015). Since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breast milk. Its pharmacokinetic data (EMA 2015, Scheen 2011): low molecular weight, low percentage of binding to plasma proteins and very long half-life) make it likely it will pass into breast milk in concentrations that could be significant. Until there is more published data on this drug in relation to breastfeeding, safer known alternatives may be preferable, especially during the neonatal period and in case of prematurity. Diet, exercise, and breastfeeding improve blood sugar levels. Among the antidiabetics of this same group, saxagliptin and vildagliptin would be preferable due to their short half-life (less than 3 hours). See below the information of these related products:

Answer by DrLact: About HSDB 8203 usage in lactation

No information is available on the clinical use of HSDB 8203 during breastfeeding. If HSDB 8203 is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding. However, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Saxagliptin has a shorter half-life than the other dipeptidyl-peptidase IV inhibitors and linagliptin is highly protein bound, so these might be better choices among drugs in this class for nursing mothers. Monitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with HSDB 8203.[1]

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