Ethacrynic Acid use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Ethacrynic Acid: Edecrin, Sodium Edecrin
Ethacrynic Acid Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because no information is available on the use of ethacrynic acid during breastfeeding and because intense diuresis might decrease lactation, 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
Ethacrynic acid was reportedly used successfully to suppress lactation in 6 postpartum women who did not want to breastfeed and to decrease the intensity of milk production in another.[1] The added contribution of the diuretic to the other measures, which are effective in suppressing lactation, has not been studied. No data exist on the effects of loop diuretics on established, ongoing lactation.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide
References
1. Mahon R, Dubecq JP, Baudet E et al. [Use of Edecrine in obstetrics]. Bull Fed Soc Gynecol Obstet Lang Fr. 1968;20:440-2. PMID: 5759113
Ethacrynic Acid Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
58-54-8
Drug Class
- Antihypertensive Agents
- Loop Diuretics
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
106
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2010-12-07
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Ethacrynic acid use during Pregnancy
- Ethacrynate sodium Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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