Question

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

Argatroban In Sodium Chloride lactation summary

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

On latest update relevant data on breastfeeding was not found. Absorption by the intestine is unknown. Although a better known and safer alternative is preferred, because of short half-life a delay of 3-4 hours period after last dose would permit to minimize any risk.

Answer by DrLact: About Argatroban In Sodium Chloride usage in lactation

If Argatroban In Sodium Chloride is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding, but because no information is available on the use of Argatroban In Sodium Chloride during breastfeeding, an alternate drug is preferred.[1]

Alternate Drugs

Argatroban(Unsafe)

Synonyms of Argatroban In Sodium Chloride

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