Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Chloroprocaine usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of chloroprocaine during breastfeeding. Based on the low excretion of other local anesthetics into breastmilk and the extremely short half-life of chloroprocaine, it is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant. However, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

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