Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine? Is 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine safe for nursing mother and child? Does 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine extracts into breast milk? Does 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine influence milk supply or can 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine lactation summary

10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine may cause moderate to high side effects or may affect milk supply in lactating mother.
  • Our suggestion is to use safer alternate options rather than using 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine Vs not using 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine Its must to monitor 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 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine usage in lactation

No data on transfer into breastmilk are available. It may lengthen QT interval. Check-up for sedation. Risk of SIDS.

Answer by DrLact: About 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine usage in lactation

Because there is no published experience with 10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine during breastfeeding, other antipsychotic agents are preferred.

10-(2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)-2-methylsulfinyl phenothiazine Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Phenothiazines cause galactorrhea in 26 to 40% of female patients.[1][2] Hyperprolactinemia appears to be the cause of the galactorrhea.[3][4][5] The hyperprolactinemia is caused by the drug's dopamine-blocking action in the tuberoinfundibular pathway.[6] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
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