Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride? Is 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride safe for nursing mother and child? Does 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride extracts into breast milk? Does 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride influence milk supply or can 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride lactation summary

2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride 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 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride Vs not using 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride 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 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride usage in lactation

Sympathomimetic drug that is topically used for treatment of nose or the eye. On last update no relevant published data related to breastfeeding were found. Nasal use: Avoid high dosing and do not use for longer than 3 days: as an adrenergic agonist drug it could be absorbed and a cause of side effects (vascular hypertension or hypotension, irritability, heart arrhythmia) in both the mother and the infant. Long term maintained doses may decrease milk production. Low risk in Ophthalmologic use: A small dose together with a low plama level of most nasal and ophthalmologic compounds make that a significant excretion into breast milk would be unlikely.

Alternate Drugs for Decongestants & other nasal preparations for topical use. ATC R01A

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