Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use TPS23? Is TPS23 safe for nursing mother and child? Does TPS23 extracts into breast milk? Does TPS23 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can TPS23 influence milk supply or can TPS23 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

TPS23 lactation summary

TPS23 is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for TPS23 is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of TPS23 may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that TPS23 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 TPS23 .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using TPS23 Vs not using TPS23 And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using TPS23 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 TPS23 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 TPS23 usage in lactation

Because there is no published experience with TPS23 during breastfeeding, other antipsychotic agents are preferred.

TPS23 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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