Question

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

Isradipino lactation summary

Isradipino usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Isradipino is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Isradipino may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Isradipino may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Isradipino low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Isradipino We suggest monitoring 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 Isradipino usage in lactation

At latest update no published data were found on excretion into breast milk. Evidence on other antihypertensive drugs of the same family with similar structure, pharmacokinetics and action profile (nifedipine, nimodipine, nicardipine) has shown that they are excreted into milk in non-significant amount.Its high plasma protein binding capacity makes it highly unlikely a passage into milk.Although it has a low oral bioavailability this may increase by 20% when administered with a meal, which would increase the oral absorption in the infant. Until more extensive published data about this drug regarding breastfeeding are available a safer alternative drug should be used, especially during the neonatal period and/or in case of premature infants.

Answer by DrLact: About Isradipino usage in lactation

Because no information is available on the use of Isradipino during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred.

Alternate Drugs

Isradipine(Low Risk)
Sotalol(Low Risk)
Nisoldipine(Low Risk)
Telmisartan(Unsafe)
Chlorthalidone(Dangerous)
Verapamil(Safe)
Indapamide(Low Risk)
Prazosin(Unsafe)
Trandolapril(Dangerous)
Losartan(Low Risk)
Captopril(Safe)
Torsemide(Low Risk)
Nadolol(Unsafe)
Irbesartan(Unsafe)
Bumetanide(Low Risk)
Reserpine(Unsafe)
Furosemide(Low Risk)
Ramipril(Low Risk)
Fosinopril(Low Risk)
Levobunolol(Low Risk)
Doxazosin(Safe)
Eprosartan(Low Risk)
Bosentan(Low Risk)
Labetalol(Safe)
Minoxidil(Safe)
Guanfacine(Low Risk)
Felodipine(Low Risk)
Carvedilol(Low Risk)
Amlodipine(Low Risk)
Bisoprolol(Low Risk)
Nebivolol(Unsafe)
Enalapril(Safe)
Atenolol(Unsafe)
Lisinopril(Low Risk)
Valsartan(Low Risk)
Acebutolol(Unsafe)
Diltiazem(Safe)
Timolol(Safe)
Terazosin(Unsafe)
Verapamil(Safe)
Cinnarizine(Low Risk)
Felodipine(Low Risk)
Amlodipine(Low Risk)
Diltiazem(Safe)
Isradipine(Low Risk)
Nisoldipine(Low Risk)
Cinnarizine(Low Risk)
Felodipine(Low Risk)
Minoxidil(Safe)
Amlodipine(Low Risk)
Nebivolol(Unsafe)
Diltiazem(Safe)
Isradipine(Low Risk)
Nisoldipine(Low Risk)
Verapamil(Safe)
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