Flurazepam use while Breastfeeding

Drugs containing Flurazepam: Dalmane

Flurazepam Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding

Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the use of flurazepam during breastfeeding. Because of the long duration of action of flurazepam, an alternate hypnotic is 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

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

Zaleplon, Zolpidem

References

Flurazepam Identification

Substance Name

Flurazepam

CAS Registry Number

17617-23-1

Drug Class

Administrative Information

LactMed Record Number

820

Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.

Last Revision Date

2010-12-07

Disclaimer

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