CAS Number: 9005-49-6
The high molecular weight of both standard or non-fractionated Heparin, and, so-called low molecular weight Heparin makes excretion into breast milk extremely difficult. Dalteparin has been shown not to be excreted into breast milk . In addition, Heparins are inactivated in the GE tract where they are not absorbed which is reason to have a nil oral bioavailability. Absence of anti-clotting activity in breastfed infants has been shown after treatment of the mother with Enoxaparin. Risk of Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia or Osteoporosis in the mother is lower with low weight Heparins. Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs 2002: Compatible with breastfeeding.
CAS Number: 9005-49-6
Although heparin itself has not been studied, low molecular weight heparins (e.g., dalteparin, enoxaparin) are not excreted into breastmilk in clinically relevant amounts. Because heparin has an even higher molecular weight of 3000 to 30,000 daltons, it would not be expected to be appreciably excreted into breastmilk or absorbed by the infant. No special precautions are required.[1]
It is always a good idea to keep your healthcare provider or doctor informed about your drug usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding but if you have not informed your doctor about Heparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride Injection and have used it then do not panic as Heparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride Injection is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
Definitely, Heparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride Injection is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Heparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride Injection
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