Carvedilol

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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

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Is it allowed to take Carvedilol during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breast milk. Its high percentage of plasma protein binding makes excretion in significant amounts very unlikely (Riant 1986). Other adrenergic beta-blockers of the same family and similar chemical structure are compatible with breastfeeding (see specific information for Labetalol or Propranolol). Until there is more published data on this drug in relation to breastfeeding, safer known alternatives may be preferable, especially during the neonatal period and in case of prematurity.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

Analogues

Trade Names

The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Carvedilol:

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11153162
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2878668

Comments  

+3 #5 Reviewer: Wennie Sasotona, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2019-04-12 04:35
I am regularly 120/70 - 130/75 then after I take this drug it made me PALPITATE, EASILY GET TIRED AND HAD NIGHTMARE!
+3 #4 Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient) 2018-03-15 03:53
Been on these meds for about/almost 3 years. Had heart attack then 6 stents 5 on one side 1 on the other (2 diff surgeries). Have not had any problems with this drug.
+3 #3 Reviewer: lspicer, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient) 2017-05-01 01:44
Use this med w extreme caution if you have a slow heartbeat and use other bp meds. It did lower the blood pressure. BUT. I began to feel tired. I had a routine dr visit and the dr asked if I felt ok because my heartbeat was down to 30 beats per minute.
+3 #2 Reviewer: Hazel, 75 or over on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2017-04-19 11:25
I cried every day I took this pill until it was replaced with Bystolic 12 years ago. Recently I was given it again for chf. It was cancelled, but pharmacy had no record, nor did I. This morning, I took a 25 mg pill. Just read I should have been given a 3.25 mg pill to start with. Wish me luck.
+3 #1 Reviewer: ellenry, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2017-03-19 12:00
Had a mild stroke the cardiologist at the hospital gave me this I have had High blood pressure for 20 years..after one week I had severe itching of my face hands and arms and I was wheezing (asthma since a child) the Doctor basically told me to "Just take a Benedryl": I stopped taking it. All the online info said I should not have been taking it with a history of asthma.. I Need a new cardiologist.

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