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

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

  1. 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)