Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet Breastfeeding

Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet.

What is Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet used for?


Isosorbide dinitrate sublingual tablets are indicated for the prevention and treatment of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. However, because the onset of action of sublingual ISDN is significantly slower than that of sublingual nitroglycerin, sublingual ISDN is not the drug of first choice for abortion of an acute anginal episode.

I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?

Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet low risk for breastfeeding
Isosorbide dinitrate is the one and only active ingredient present in Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet. Isosorbide dinitrate in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Isosorbide dinitrate in breastfeeding.

Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
Nursing Mothers It is not known whether ISDN is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when ISDN is administered to a nursing woman.

Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys


Isosorbide dinitrate while Breastfeeding

Low Risk

CAS Number: 87-33-2

The amount of nitrates in breast milk is not related to level of contamination in drinking water (ingest <100 mg/day of nitrate do not produce milk with elevated nitrate levels). By this reason, breastfed babies from regions with nitrate contaminated water do not have increased risk of Metahemoglobinemia like bottle-fed babies do. The amount of nitrate compounds contained in vasodilator medication is so small that no problems have been reported while breastfeeding.

Is Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet safe while breastfeeding

What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet?

Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet is in the category of low risk, if you have already used it then its not a big deal if health and behavior of baby is good. However your health care provider shall be aware of the fact that you have used Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet so you should inform him based on your convenience.


I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet, is it safe?

Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet comes in category of low risk and if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding it should be ok to use without much concerns.


If I am using Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much monitoring required while using Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet in breastfeeding?

US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday

UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700

Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Drug Brands with same Active ingredients

Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet, Extended Release
Dilatrate Sr | Isosorbide Dinitrate Capsule, Extended Release