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

Etodolac

September 4, 2017 (Low Risk)

Since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breast milk.

Its high percentage of plasma protein binding make it very unlikely that significant amounts will pass into breast milk.

Until there is more published data on this drug in relation to breastfeeding, safer known alternatives may be preferable, especially during the neonatal period and in case of prematurity.

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.

Synonyms

  • Etodolic Acid

Writings

  • Ετοδολάκη (Greek)
  • إيتودولاك (Arabic)
  • Этодолак (Cyrillic)
  • 依托度酸 (Chinese)
  • エトドラク (Japanese)
  • Étodolac (French)
  • C17H21NO3 (Molecular formula)
  • 1,8-Diethyl-1,3,4,9-tetrahydropyrano[3,4-b]indol-1-ylacetic acid (Chemical name)

Drug trade names

References

  1. AA Pharma. Etodolac. Drug Summary. 2010 Full text (in our servers)