Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use CSAG 144? Is CSAG 144 safe for nursing mother and child? Does CSAG 144 extracts into breast milk? Does CSAG 144 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can CSAG 144 influence milk supply or can CSAG 144 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

CSAG 144 lactation summary

CSAG 144 usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for CSAG 144 is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of CSAG 144 may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that CSAG 144 may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of CSAG 144 low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using CSAG 144 We suggest monitoring 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 CSAG 144 usage in lactation

Antispasmodic drug with direct effect on intestinal smooth muscle and little anticholinergic effects. Used for treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. At latest update no published data on excretion into breast milk were found. Anticholinergic drugs may reduce milk production: take a minimum necessary dose and avoid long-term treatment whenever breastmilk were decreased.

Alternate Drugs for Drugs for functional bowel disorders (Anticholinergics, Antispasmodics). ATC A03A-B,

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