Is Bumetanide Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Bumetanide? Is Bumetanide safe for nursing mother and child? Does Bumetanide extracts into breast milk? Does Bumetanide has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Bumetanide influence milk supply or can Bumetanide decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Bumetanide lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Bumetanide is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Bumetanide may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Bumetanide may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Bumetanide low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Bumetanide 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 Bumetanide usage in lactation
Loop diuretic. Long-term treatment with diuretic drugs (particularly those Thiazides with long lasting effect and loop-acting drugs) may inhibit lactation. Use a lower dose as possible, especially during the first postnatal month.
Answer by DrLact: About Bumetanide usage in lactation
It is unknown if bumetanide is excreted into breastmilk. It should be avoided while breastfeeding a newborn because it may decrease milk flow or completely suppress lactation. Low doses in mothers whose lactation is well established are unlikely to suppress lactation. In general, alternate drugs are preferred.
Bumetanide Possible Effects in Breastfeeding
Relevant published information on bumetanide was not found as of the revision date. Intense diuresis, fluid restriction and breast binding have been used to suppress lactation immediately postpartum.[1][2][3] The added contribution of the diuretic to the other measures, which are effective in suppressing lactation, has not been studied. No data exist on the effects of loop diuretics on established, ongoing lactation.
Alternate Drugs
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Valsartan(Low Risk)
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Chlorthalidone(Dangerous)
Telmisartan(Unsafe)
Torsemide(Low Risk)
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Captopril(Safe)
Nadolol(Unsafe)
Isradipine(Low Risk)
Reserpine(Unsafe)
Metoprolol(Safe)
Indapamide(Low Risk)
Ramipril(Low Risk)
Bumetanide(Low Risk)
Losartan(Low Risk)
Levobunolol(Low Risk)
Hydrochlorothiazide(Safe)
Irbesartan(Unsafe)
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Labetalol(Safe)
Hydralazine(Safe)
Benazepril(Safe)
Eprosartan(Low Risk)
Nitrendipine(Safe)
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Nicardipine(Safe)
Minoxidil(Safe)
Nebivolol(Unsafe)
Verapamil(Safe)
Enalapril(Safe)
Timolol(Safe)
Torsemide(Low Risk)
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