Dobutamine use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Dobutamine: Dobutrex
Dobutamine Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the use of dobutamine during breastfeeding. Because of its poor oral bioavailability and short half-life, any dobutamine in milk is unlikely to affect the 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
Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. Unlike dopamine, dobutamine infusion does not affect serum prolactin concentration in infants[1] and in adult males.[2] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
References
1. Filippi L, Pezzati M, Poggi C et al. Dopamine versus dobutamine in very low birthweight infants: endocrine effects. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2007;92:F367-71. PMID: 17329276
2. Schilling T, Grundling M, Strang CM. Effects of dopexamine, dobutamine or dopamine on prolactin and thyreotropin serum concentrations in high-risk surgical patients. Intensive Care Med. 2004;30:1127-33. PMID: 15138671
Dobutamine Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
34368-04-2
Drug Class
- Adrenergic beta-Agonists
- Cardiotonic Agents
- Catecholamines
- Sympathomimetics
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
747
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2009-09-29
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Dobutamine use during Pregnancy
- Dobutamine Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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