Torsemide use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Torsemide: Demadex, Demadex IV
Torsemide Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because no information is available on the use of torsemide 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
Relevant published information on torsemide was not found as of the revision date. Intense diuresis, fluid restriction and breast binding have been used to suppress lactation immediately postpartum.[1][2][3] 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. Healy M. Suppressing lactation with oral diuretics. Lancet. 1961;1:1353-4.
2. Stout G. Suppression of lactation. Br Med J. 1962;1:1150. Letter. PMC: PMC1958377
3. Cominos DC, Van Der Walt A, Van Rooyen AJ. Suppression of postpartum lactation with furosemide. S Afr Med J. 1976;50:251-2. PMID: 3858
Torsemide Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
56211-40-6
Drug Class
- Antihypertensive Agents
- Loop Diuretics
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
264
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2013-01-24
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Torsemide use during Pregnancy
- Torsemide Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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