Levalbuterol Solution Breastfeeding

Nutrients from the food that you eat passes to your breast milk. Its good idea to take healthy diet while breastfeeding. You may need to consume more calories per day to support healthy body system. Some time it gets necessary take medicine while you are breastfeeding and as other food items passes into breast milk, medicine passes as well hence it becomes obvious to understand its effects while breastfeeding. We have analyzed many medications and in this sheet we will present some fact and known information associated with Levalbuterol Solution while breast-feeding.

What is Levalbuterol Solution used for?


Levalbuterol inhalation solution is indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adults, adolescents, and children 6 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease. Levalbuterol inhalation solution USP is a beta2-adrenergic agonist indicated for: •Treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adults, adolescents, and children 6 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease. (1)

Is Levalbuterol Solution usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?

Levalbuterol Solution safe for breastfeeding
Levalbuterol is the only one ingredient used in manufacturing of Levalbuterol Solution, Which makes it easier to analyze its effect in breastfeeding. As per our analysis of Levalbuterol it is safe to use Levalbuterol Solution while lactating. We suggest you to check further details below about Levalbuterol usage in breastfeeding.

Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
8.3 Nursing Mothers Plasma concentrations of levalbuterol after inhalation of therapeutic doses are very low in humans. It is not known whether levalbuterol is excreted in human milk. Because of the potential for tumorigenicity shown for racemic albuterol in animal studies and the lack of experience with the use of levalbuterol inhalation solution by nursing mothers, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother. Caution should be exercised when levalbuterol inhalation solution is administered to a nursing woman.

Levalbuterol Solution Breastfeeding Analsys


Levalbuterol while Breastfeeding

Safe

Inhaled bronchodilator drugs are preferred because of a lower secretion into breast milk.

Levalbuterol Solution Breastfeeding Analsys - 2


Levalbuterol while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 34391-04-3

Levalbuterol is the -enantiomer of the beta-2 adrenergic agonist, albuterol. Although no published data exist on the use of levalbuterol by mouth or inhaler during lactation, data from the related drug, terbutaline, indicate that very little is expected to be excreted into breastmilk.[1] The authors of several reviews and an expert panel agree that use of inhaled bronchodilators is acceptable during breastfeeding because of the low bioavailability and maternal serum levels after use.[2][3][4][5][6]


I am nursing mother and I have already used Levalbuterol Solution, what should I do?

As usage of Levalbuterol Solution is mostly safe while breastfeeding hence there should not be any concern. In case of any change in behavior or health of your baby you should inform your health care provider about usage of Levalbuterol Solution else no further action is required.


I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Levalbuterol Solution, is it safe?

Usage of Levalbuterol Solution is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.


If I am using Levalbuterol Solution, will my baby need extra monitoring?

No


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Levalbuterol Solution 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

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