Question

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

Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid lactation summary

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