Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet Breastfeeding

Nutrients from the food that you eat passes to your breast milk. Its good idea to take healthy diet while breastfeeding. You may need to consume more calories per day to support healthy body system. Some time it gets necessary take medicine while you are breastfeeding and as other food items passes into breast milk, medicine passes as well hence it becomes obvious to understand its effects while breastfeeding. We have analyzed many medications and in this sheet we will present some fact and known information associated with Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet while breast-feeding.

What is Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet used for?


Hypertension Losartan potassium tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, including diuretics. Hypertensive Patients with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Losartan potassium tablets are indicated to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy, but there is evidence that this benefit does not apply to Black patients. (See PRECAUTIONS, Race and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Pharmacodynamics and Clinical Effects, Reduction in the Risk of Stroke, Race.) Nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Losartan potassium tablets are indicated for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy with an elevated serum creatinine and proteinuria (urinary albumin to creatinine ratio ≥300 mg/g) in patients with type 2 diabetes and a history of hypertension. In this population, losartan potassium tablets reduce the rate of progression of nephropathy as measured by the occurrence of doubling of serum creatinine or end stage renal disease (need for dialysis or renal transplantation) (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Pharmacodynamics and Clinical Effects).

Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet while breastfeeding safe or not? Can there be any side effects for infant while using it during breastfeeding?

Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet low risk for breastfeeding
Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet contains only one active ingredient that is Losartan potassium. We have analyzed the usage of Losartan potassium in breastfeeding and our analysis suggest that Losartan potassium poses Low risk for infant while breastfeeding and hence Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet itself shall be considered Low risk item for breastfeeding.

Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys


Losartan potassium while Breastfeeding

Low Risk

CAS Number: 124750-99-8

At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. A high protein-binding capacity makes excretion into breast milk unlikely. In addition, a low oral bioavailability makes difficult the absorption towards the infant's plasma from ingested milk, except in prematures or newborns who may show an increased absorption. Case report of kidney function impairment of a baby whose mother had taken Telmisartan in pregnancy. Until more data on this medication is available, safer alternative drugs are preferred, especially in premature babies or during the neonatal period. Should an ARA-II medication (Sartan type) be necessary, the associated risk may be decreased by choosing the one with a favorable pharmacokinetics (shorter half-life elimination time and lower bioavailability) like Eprosartan and Losartan

Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys - 2


Losartan potassium while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 114798-26-4

Because no information is available on the use of losartan during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.


I am nursing mother and I have already used Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet, what should I do?

Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet is in the category of low risk, if you have already used it then its not a big deal if health and behavior of baby is good. However your health care provider shall be aware of the fact that you have used Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet so you should inform him based on your convenience.


I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet, is it safe?

Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet comes in category of low risk and if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding it should be ok to use without much concerns.


If I am using Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much monitoring required while using Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Losartan Potassium Tablet Tablet in breastfeeding?

US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday

UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700

Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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