Dexlansoprazole use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Dexlansoprazole: Dexilant, Kapidex
Dexlansoprazole Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Dexlansoprazole is the R-enantiomer of the protein-pump inhibitor, lansoprazole. Because no information is available on the use of dexlansoprazole or lansoprazole during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible Effects on Lactation
One case of elevated serum prolactin and galactorrhea was reported in a 21-year-old man taking lansoprazole (the racemic form). When omeprazole was substituted for lansoprazole, the serum prolactin decreased to the normal range and galactorrhea ceased.[1]
Alternate Drugs to Consider
Cimetidine, Famotidine, Nizatidine, Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, Ranitidine, Sucralfate
References
1. Izquierdo Prieto OM, Moreno Alia E, Rosillo Gonzalez A. [Galactorrhea induced by lansoprazole]. Aten Primaria. 2004;34:325-6. PMID: 15491529
Dexlansoprazole Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
138530-94-6
Drug Class
- Anti-Ulcer Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
699
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2010-11-01
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Dexlansoprazole use during Pregnancy
- Dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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