Is Acetophenazine compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Acetophenazine?
Acetophenazine
August 12, 2014 (High Risk)
Tranquillizer drug similar to prochlorperazine that may produce galactorrhea by increasing prolactin level.
No data on transfer into breastmilk are available.
Alternatives
- Chlorpromazine (Low Risk probable)
- Perphenazine (Very Low Risk)
- Trifluoperazine (Very Low Risk)
Very Low Risk
Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.
Low Risk
Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.
High Risk
Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.
Very High Risk
Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.
References
- WHO / UNICEF. BREASTFEEDING AND MATERNAL MEDICATION Recommendations for Drugs in the Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs. Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development (WHO/UNICEF) 2002 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)