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

Remifentanil

December 2, 2014 (Low Risk)

Analgesic opioid used on anesthesic procedures.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Remifentanil.

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.

Drug trade names

References

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  2. Reynolds F. Labour analgesia and the baby: good news is no news. Int J Obstet Anesth. 2011Abstract
  3. Stuttmann R, Schäfer C, Hilbert P, Meyer MR, Maurer HH. The breast feeding mother and xenon anaesthesia: four case reports. Breast feeding and xenon anaesthesia. BMC Anesthesiol. 2010Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  4. Howie WO, McMullen PC. Breastfeeding problems following anesthetic administration. J Perinat Educ. 2006Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)