Question

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

Acido aminocaproico lactation summary

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

Anti-fibrinolytic drug used for prevention and treatment of bleeding. On latest update no published data about breastfeeding were found Unless patients on treatment for bleeding, since usual treatment regimens use a 8-hour-period it would be advisable to stop breastfeeding for 10-12 hours based on drug’s half-live.

Alternate Drugs for Antihemorrhagics, antifibrinolytics, vitamin K & other hemostatics. ATC B02

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