Acetohexamide use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Acetohexamide: Dymelor
Acetohexamide Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because no information is available on the use of acetohexamide during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Monitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with hypoglycemic agents.[1][2]
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.
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
Acarbose, Chlorpropamide, Glyburide, Insulin, Metformin, Tolbutamide
References
1. Everett JA. Use of oral antidiabetic agents during breastfeeding. J Hum Lact. 1997;13:319-21. PMID: 9429368
2. Berlin CM, Briggs GG. Drugs and chemicals in human milk. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2005;10:149-59. PMID: 15701580
Acetohexamide Identification
Substance Name
Acetohexamide
CAS Registry Number
968-81-0
Drug Class
Hypoglycemic Agents
Sulfonylurea Compounds
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
2
Last Revision Date
20150310
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