Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use HSDB 4004? Is HSDB 4004 safe for nursing mother and child? Does HSDB 4004 extracts into breast milk? Does HSDB 4004 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can HSDB 4004 influence milk supply or can HSDB 4004 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

HSDB 4004 lactation summary

HSDB 4004 usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for HSDB 4004 is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of HSDB 4004 may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that HSDB 4004 may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of HSDB 4004 low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using HSDB 4004 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 4004 usage in lactation

Chelating drug used for deintoxication of arsenic, gold, mercury or lead. Recommended dosage for children is available. Lying on the type of intoxication has occurred breastfeeding should be stopped. Breast milk should be pumped out and dispose while the deintoxication process is going on. Avoid in patients with G-6-P dehydrogenase deficiency, premature or newborn babies. Not commercially available in Spain.

Alternate Drugs for Antidotes, chelating (Fe) & detoxifying (Onco) agents & other therapeutic products. ATC V03

Naloxone(Low Risk)
Deferoxamine(Low Risk)
Dimercaprol(Low Risk)
Flumazenil(Low Risk)
Dl-Methioninum(Low Risk)
Amyl Nitrite(Low Risk)
Succimer(Low Risk)
Dmsa(Low Risk)
Bal(Low Risk)
Flumazepil(Low Risk)
Racemethionine(Low Risk)
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