Is HSDB 7704 Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use HSDB 7704? Is HSDB 7704 safe for nursing mother and child? Does HSDB 7704 extracts into breast milk? Does HSDB 7704 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can HSDB 7704 influence milk supply or can HSDB 7704 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
HSDB 7704 lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for HSDB 7704 is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of HSDB 7704 may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that HSDB 7704 may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of HSDB 7704 low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using HSDB 7704 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 HSDB 7704 usage in lactation
It is a μ-opioid receptor antagonist that accelerates intestinal transit. Prescribed after intestinal surgery procedures. Since oral absorption and plasma levels are very low secretion into breast milk is thought to be minimal.
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