Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Clopidogrel bisulfate usage in lactation

No published information is available on the use of Clopidogrel bisulfate during breastfeeding. The manufacturer reports that no adverse effects have been observed in breastfed infants with maternal Clopidogrel bisulfate use during lactation in a small number of postmarketing cases. If Clopidogrel bisulfate is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding. However, since no published information is available on the use of Clopidogrel bisulfate during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

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