Is Apraclonidine Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Apraclonidine? Is Apraclonidine safe for nursing mother and child? Does Apraclonidine extracts into breast milk? Does Apraclonidine has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Apraclonidine influence milk supply or can Apraclonidine decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Apraclonidine usage in lactation
No information is available on the use of apraclonidine during breastfeeding. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
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