Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Gemifloxacin usage in lactation

No information is available on the clinical use of gemifloxacin during breastfeeding; however, amounts in breastmilk appear to be low. Fluoroquinolones have traditionally not been used in infants because of concern about adverse effects on the infants' developing joints. However, recent studies indicate little risk.[1][2] The calcium in milk might prevent absorption of the small amounts of fluoroquinolones in milk,[3] but insufficient data exist to prove or disprove this assertion. Use of gemifloxacin is acceptable in nursing mothers. However, it is preferable to use an alternate drug for which safety information is available.
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