Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use BRN 1657836? Is BRN 1657836 safe for nursing mother and child? Does BRN 1657836 extracts into breast milk? Does BRN 1657836 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can BRN 1657836 influence milk supply or can BRN 1657836 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

BRN 1657836 lactation summary

BRN 1657836 usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for BRN 1657836 is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of BRN 1657836 may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that BRN 1657836 may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of BRN 1657836 low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using BRN 1657836 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 BRN 1657836 usage in lactation

Sulfonilurea drugs stimulate secretion of endogen insulin. Oral anti-diabetic drugs are useless for treatment of diabetes type 1. For diabetes type 2, diet and exercise are advisable. Breastfeeding helps to lower glucemia level. See section on Maternal diabetes mellitus

Alternate Drugs for Oral blood glucose lowering drug (Anti-diabetic). Sulfonamide, urea derivative. ATC A10BB

Acetohexamide(Low Risk)
Chlorpropamide(Low Risk)
Glimepiride(Unsafe)
Glipizide(Safe)
Glyburide(Safe)
Gliclazide(Low Risk)
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