Question

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

Dihydroergotaminum [INN-Latin] lactation summary

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

Ergot derivative alkaloid. It may inhibit prolactin secretion. It is used together with other substances (e.g. caffeine, which is a cause of anxiety). Multiple drug association is not recommended. On latest update relevant data on breastfeeding was not found. Sumatriptan which is a drug with well known low excretion into breast milk should be an alternative treatment for Migraine.

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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