Is Amyl nitrite (VAN) Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Amyl nitrite (VAN)? Is Amyl nitrite (VAN) safe for nursing mother and child? Does Amyl nitrite (VAN) extracts into breast milk? Does Amyl nitrite (VAN) has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Amyl nitrite (VAN) influence milk supply or can Amyl nitrite (VAN) decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Amyl nitrite (VAN) lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Amyl nitrite (VAN) is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Amyl nitrite (VAN) may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Amyl nitrite (VAN) may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Amyl nitrite (VAN) low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Amyl nitrite (VAN) 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 Amyl nitrite (VAN) usage in lactation
Vasodilator drug used as treatment of angina. It is an antidote of methahemoglobinemia and cyanide poisoning. Rapid and short-acting drug. Although unlikely, in case of a breastfeeding mother who would have taken this drug, it would be necessary for her to wait for few hours before resumption of suckling.
Alternate Drugs for Antidotes, chelating (Fe) & detoxifying (Onco) agents & other therapeutic products. ATC V03
Naloxone(Low Risk)
Deferoxamine(Low Risk)
Sugammadex(Safe)
Acetylcysteine(Safe)
Dimercaprol(Low Risk)
Flumazenil(Low Risk)
Ipecacuanha(Safe)
Methyltionine Chloride(Low Risk)
Dl-Methioninum(Low Risk)
Amyl Nitrite(Low Risk)
Protamine Sulphate(Low Risk)
Succimer(Low Risk)
Sugammadex Sodium(Safe)
Dmsa(Low Risk)
Bal(Low Risk)
Flumazepil(Low Risk)
Racemethionine(Low Risk)