Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Rotigotine usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of rotigotine during breastfeeding, but it suppresses serum prolactin and may interfere with breastfeeding. An alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Rotigotine Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. Rotigotine lowers serum prolactin.[1][2] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.

Alternate Drugs

Rotigotine
Fenoldopam
Pramipexole(Unsafe)
Ropinirole(Unsafe)
Cabergoline(Unsafe)
Bromocriptine(Unsafe)
Lisuride(Dangerous)

Synonyms of Rotigotine

Rotigotine CDS Patch
N 0923
SPM 962
Neupro
UNII-87T4T8BO2E
HSDB 8254
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