Is Glycopyrronium Bromide compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Glycopyrronium Bromide?

Glycopyrronium Bromide

March 13, 2015 (High Risk)

Use minimal dosage. Do not use on a long-term basis since anti-cholinergic drugs may decrease milk production.

Not commercially available in Spain

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Glycopyrronium Bromide.

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

  • Glycopyrrolate

Drug trade names

References

  1. Reece-Stremtan Sarah, Campos Matilde, Kokajko Lauren, and The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. Breastfeeding Medicine. ABM Clinical Protocol #15: Analgesia and Anesthesia for the Breastfeeding Mother, Revised 2017. Breastfeeding Medicine. 2017 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  2. Lee JJ, Rubin AP. Breast feeding and anaesthesia. Anaesthesia. 1993Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)