Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use HSDB 5738? Is HSDB 5738 safe for nursing mother and child? Does HSDB 5738 extracts into breast milk? Does HSDB 5738 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can HSDB 5738 influence milk supply or can HSDB 5738 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

HSDB 5738 lactation summary

HSDB 5738 usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for HSDB 5738 is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of HSDB 5738 may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that HSDB 5738 may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of HSDB 5738 low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using HSDB 5738 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 HSDB 5738 usage in lactation

On latest update no relevant data related to breastfeeding were found. Pharmacokinetic data (wide distribution volume, moderately high molecular weight and high protein binding) suggest that excretion into breast milk would not be significant. Even more, low oral bioavailability makes absorption from ingested breast milk into infant’s blood be nil or scanty. However, in premature infants and neonates in early postpartum, blood levels are likely higher due to increased gut absorption. Nonetheless, a safer alternative with other known antibiotic is preferred until more information is available.

Alternate Drugs for Tetracycline antibacterials. ATC J01A

Demeclocycline(Low Risk)
Doxycycline(Low Risk)
Minocycline-Hcl(Low Risk)
Novobiocin(Unsafe)
Tigecycline(Low Risk)
Declomycin(Low Risk)
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