Is NDZ Safe in Breastfeeding

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

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

Metabolite of chlorazepate, diazepam, pinazepam y prazepam. It metabolizes to oxazepam. Eventual and low dose use of benzodiacepines are compatible with breastfeeding. Use the short-acting benzodiazepine and minimal effective dose as possible mostly in the neonatal period. Follow-up for sedation and feeding ability of the infant. Bed-sharing is not recommended for mothers who are taking this medication.