Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container? Is Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container safe for nursing mother and child? Does Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container extracts into breast milk? Does Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container influence milk supply or can Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container lactation summary

Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container 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 Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container usage in lactation

Is the S-isomer of ofloxacin. Recently, quinolone-related medication has been used in neonates and infants without apparent side effects. It trespasses in tiny amounts into breast milk. Absorption through the child’s gut may be interfered by the calcium contained in the milk. Should it be necessary to prescribe it to a nursing mother, Norfloxacine, Ofloxacine and Ciprofloxacine have shown a lower level in the milk and thus must be the preferred drugs. Because a case of pseudomembranose colitis has been described possibly related to mother ingestion of Ciporfloxacine in a premature infant previously affected of NEC, a close follow-up for diarrhea is warranted. Be aware of the possibility of false negative results of bacterial cultures when the mother is on antibiotics.

Answer by DrLact: About Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container usage in lactation

Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container is the -enantiomer of the fluoroquinolone, ofloxacin. No information is available on the clinical use of Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container during breastfeeding. However, amounts in breastmilk appear to be low and would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. Fluoroquinolones such as Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container 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 Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container is acceptable in nursing mothers with monitoring of the infant for possible effects on the gastrointestinal flora, such as diarrhea or candidiasis (thrush, diaper rash). Avoiding breastfeeding for 4 to 6 hours after a dose should decrease the exposure of the infant to Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container in breastmilk. Maternal use of an eye drop that contains Levaquin in dextrose 5% in plastic container presents negligible risk for the nursing infant.

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