Question

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

Loflazepic acid, ethyl ester lactation summary

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

A long-acting Benzodiazepine. Latest update failed to find relevant data on breastfeeding. Until more information on this drug concerning breastfeeding is available, a safer alternative among those with shorter half-life span is preferred.

Alternate Drugs for Anxiolytics. ATC N05B

Alprazolam(Low Risk)
Clorazepate(Low Risk)
Diazepam(Low Risk)
Lorazepam(Safe)
Oxazepam(Safe)
Meprobamate(Low Risk)
Clobazam(Low Risk)
Bentazepam(Low Risk)
Bromazepam(Unsafe)
Buspirone-Hcl(Low Risk)
Clotiazepam(Low Risk)
Halazepam(Low Risk)
Ketazolam(Unsafe)
Medazepam(Unsafe)
Pinazepam(Unsafe)
Prazepam(Unsafe)
Tetrazepam(Unsafe)
Mexazolam(Unsafe)
Nordiazepam(Unsafe)
Miltown(Low Risk)
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