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

Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor used for treatment of Myasthenia gravis and as an analgesic adjuvant in epidural anesthesia (see specific info). It is not excreted into breastmilk (Fraser 1963, Wilson 1981).A breastfed neonate whose mother were treated with neostigmine suffered of abdominal colicky pain after a feeding, but the neostigmine plasma levels were undetectable (Fraser 1963). Because of a low oral bioavailability it seems even more unlikely the pass to the infant’s plasma through ingested breastmilk, except in preterm infants and immediate neonatal period, when there may be an increased intestinal permeability. On long-term treatments, because there is less published experience than with other drugs of the same group, a known safer alternative would be preferred during the neonatal period and/or 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...

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+3 #1 Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2018-06-27 03:06
I was diagnosed rather quickyly with MG because of vision problems and blood tests my eye doctor ordered. My PCP referred me to a neuro specialist. I started taking this drug for the muscle weakness which helped after the 1st hour of taking the 1st tablet. Further tests showed that I had a thymoma. Surgery followed about 6 six weeks later. I continue to take the medication at a reduced dosage two months later.

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