Question

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

Pentamidinum [INN-Latin] lactation summary

Pentamidinum [INN-Latin] is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Pentamidinum [INN-Latin] is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Pentamidinum [INN-Latin] is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Pentamidinum [INN-Latin] does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Pentamidinum [INN-Latin] safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher 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 Pentamidinum [INN-Latin] usage in lactation

Used in the treatment of leishmaniasis, african trypanosomiasis, and pneumocystiis. It does exist a recommended dosage for pediatric, or even neonatal, age. It has been included in the WHO Model List of Essential Drug and considered a suitable medication during breastfeeding.

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