Nitroglycerin use while Breastfeeding
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Nitroglycerin Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Topical use of nitroglycerin for anal fissures by nursing mothers appears to have no adverse effects on their breastfed infants. Sublingual and intravenous nitroglycerin have not been studied during breastfeeding. Observe infants for flushing and discomfort after breastfeeding.
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
Forty nursing mothers used nitroglycerin ointment (dosage not specified) topically for the treatment of postpartum anal fissures for durations ranging from 1 use to 12 months of intermittent use. All but 9 of the women reported side effects from therapy, primarily headache, but also dizziness or lightheadedness. None of the mothers reported any side effects in their breastfed infants.[1]
Possible Effects on Lactation
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
References
1. Taylor T, Kennedy D. Safety of topical glyceryl trinitrate in the treatment of anal fissure in breastfeeding women. Birth Defects Research Part a-Clinical and Molecular Teratology. 2008;82:411. Abstract.
Nitroglycerin Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
55-63-0
Drug Class
- Cardiovascular Agents
- Vasodilator Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
626
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2008-07-16
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See Also...
- Nitroglycerin use during Pregnancy
- Nitroglycerin Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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