Pentobarbital use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Pentobarbital: Nembutal, E-Caff P-B, ErgocaffPB, Migracet-PB, Nembutal Sodium, Ergocaf-PB, Cafatine PB, Micomp-PB, Ergocomp-PB, Belcomp-PB
Pentobarbital Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because there is little published experience with pentobarbital during breastfeeding, other agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. A mother who was 4 days postpartum had taken pentobarbital 100 mg daily for 3 days. A milk level of 170 mcg/L was measured 19 hours after the previous dose.[1]
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
References
1. Horning MG, Stillwell WG, Nowlin J et al. Identification and quantification of drugs and drug metabolites in human breast milk using GC-MS-COM methods. Mod Probl Paediatr. 1975;15:73-9.
Pentobarbital Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
76-74-4
Drug Class
- Barbiturates
- Hypnotics and Sedatives
- GABA Modulators
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
503
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2011-01-04
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See Also...
- Pentobarbital use during Pregnancy
- Pentobarbital Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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