Is Carbamazepine compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Carbamazepine?

Carbamazepine

November 17, 2014 (Very Low Risk)

Excreted into breast milk in moderate amount that could arrive to be significant.

Most infants reported were not found of suffering clinical issues at short or long term. However, serum levels have reached a low range of therapeutic levels, with isolated cases of somnolence, poor feeding and transient liver dysfunction with associated cholestasis.

One case of Deprivation Syndrome has been reported after sudden discontinuation of medication.

The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it as usually compatible with Breastfeeding.

Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs 2002: Compatible with breastfeeding.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Carbamazepine since it is relatively safe.

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.

Synonyms

  • カルバマゼピン
  • كاربامازيبين
  • Καρβαμαζεπίνη
  • Карбамазепин
  • 卡马西平

Drug trade names

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