Question

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

Myocuran lactation summary

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

It is not advisable its systemic use because of risk of sedation, vomiting and respiratory arrest. Can be used topically but avoid applying it on the breast.

Alternate Drugs for Muscle relaxants. ATC M03

Synonyms of Myocuran

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