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Rоckville, МD, USА.


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

At latest update no published data were found on excretion into breast milk. Evidence on other antihypertensive drugs of the same family with similar structure, pharmacokinetics and action profile (nifedipine, nimodipine, nicardipine) has shown that they are excreted into milk in non-significant amount.Its high plasma protein binding capacity makes it unlikely any passage to the milk, however, its high lipid solubility facilitates excretion into it. Although it has a low oral bioavailability, it may increase to four times if administered with a fatty meal, which would increase the oral absorption in the infant. Until more extensive published data about this drug regarding breastfeeding are available a safer alternative drug should be used, especially during the neonatal period and/or in case of premature infants.

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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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Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:

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