Tranylcypromine use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Tranylcypromine: Parnate
Tranylcypromine Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because of the lack of data on use during breastfeeding, other antidepressants are preferred during 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
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible Effects on Lactation
Nine subjects were treated with an average dose of 29 mg daily (range10 to 40 mg) of oral tranylcypromine day for an average of 16 days. Serum prolactin levels increased by 3 mcg/L.[1]The clinical relevance of these findings in nursing mothers is not known. The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
Nortriptyline, Paroxetine, Sertraline
References
1. Price LH, Charney DS, Heninger GR. Effects of tranylcypromine treatment on neuroendocrine, behavioral, and autonomic responses to tryptophan in depressed patients. Life Sci. 1985;37:809-18. PMID: 4033356
Tranylcypromine Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
155-09-9
Drug Class
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
311
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2011-01-04
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Tranylcypromine use during Pregnancy
- Tranylcypromine Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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