Norepinephrine use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Norepinephrine: Levophed, Levophed Bitartrate
Norepinephrine Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the use of norepinephrine during breastfeeding. Because of its poor oral bioavailability and short half-life, any norepinephrine in milk is unlikely to affect the infant. High intravenous doses of norepinephrine might reduce milk production or milk letdown.
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. Animal data indicate that norepinephrine can decrease serum prolactin and reduce milk production.[1] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
References
1. Thomas GB, Cummins JT, Doughton BW et al. Direct pituitary inhibition of prolactin secretion by dopamine and noradrenaline in sheep. J Endocrinol. 1989;123:393-402. PMID: 2607250
Norepinephrine Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
51-41-2
Drug Class
- Adrenergic Agonists
- Adrenergic Alpha-Agonists
- Catecholamines
- Sympathomimetics
- Vasoconstrictor Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
779
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2009-09-29
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Norepinephrine use during Pregnancy
- Norepinephrine Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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