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


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

Anti-muscarinic analogue agent similar to Diphenhydramine with no sedative effect. Used for the treatment of muscle spasms and Parkinson Disease. At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Its pharmacokinetics (moderately high molecular weight and high protein-binding capacity) makes excretion into breast milk in significant amount be unlikely. Until more data on this medication is available, safer alternative drugs are preferred especially in premature babies or during the neonatal period. Whenever used while breastfeeding take the lowest dose as possible along with a follow-up for somnolence and troubles of the infant with feeding. It is not commercially available in Spain.

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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...

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16580894
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7056281

Comments  

+3 #3 Reviewer: sylviafoyt123, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2019-05-02 07:45
Severe muscle spasms post op after 3rd surgeryof my left foot.
+3 #2 Reviewer: fishboss, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2019-04-20 02:30
muscle spasms in neck and left arm
+3 #1 Reviewer: pete, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2017-03-06 07:44
rhomboid muscle spasm. Relieved spasm. Taken as 450 acetaminophen and 35 mg orphenadrine x 2 as "Anarex."

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