Question

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

Isometheptenum [INN-Latin] lactation summary

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

Seemingly a sympathomimetic drug with poor effect on Migraine relief. On latest update relevant data on breastfeeding was not found. Because a low excretion into breast milk Sumatriptan is a preferred drug. Other medication for Migraine relief like Triptans, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac and Ketorolate are more effective and at a lower risk for breastfeeding than Isometheptenum [INN-Latin].

Alternate Drugs for Analgesics Antimigraine. ATC N02C

Ergotamine(Unsafe)
Almotriptan(Low Risk)
Frovatriptan(Low Risk)
Naratriptan(Low Risk)
Rizatriptan(Low Risk)
Zolmitriptan(Low Risk)
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