Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository Breastfeeding
It is recommended to breastfeed exclusively for six months and then while introducing to other food sources extend it to twelve months. In this duration most mothers will need help of some sort of medication, It could be for short term like could and flue or it could be something chronic like Arthritis or Diabetes and here comes the question of safety of medication in use. In this post we will figure out what is Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository and whether its safe to use Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository while nursing or not.

What is Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository used for?


Hydromorphone hydrochloride is indicated for the relief of moderate to severe pain such as that due to: Surgery Trauma (Soft tissue and bone) Burns Cancer Biliary Colic Myocardial Infarction Renal Colic

What are the risk associated with Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository usage while breastfeeding? What precautions shall I take while using it in breastfeeding?

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository low risk for breastfeeding
Hydromorphone hydrochloride is the one and only active ingredient present in Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository. Hydromorphone hydrochloride in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Hydromorphone hydrochloride in breastfeeding.

Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from hydromorphone hydrochloride, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository Breastfeeding Analsys


Hydromorphone hydrochloride while Breastfeeding

Low Risk

Not commercially available in Spain

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository Breastfeeding Analsys - 2


Hydromorphone hydrochloride while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 466-99-9

Limited data indicate that hydromorphone is excreted into breastmilk in small amounts, but large maternal dosages have caused neonatal central nervous system depression. In general, maternal use of oral narcotics during breastfeeding can cause infant drowsiness, central nervous system depression and even death. Hydromorphone use should be limited in nursing mothers.[1] Newborn infants seem to be particularly sensitive to the effects of even small dosages of narcotic analgesics. Once the mother's milk comes in, it is best to provide pain control with a nonnarcotic analgesic and limit maternal intake of hydromorphone to a few days at a low dosage with close infant monitoring. If the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing difficulties, or limpness, a physician should be contacted immediately.

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository and breastfeeding

What if I already have used Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository?

During whole lactation period you shall first discuss with your doctor and then together you shall decide whether you shall take that drug or not however if you have already taken Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository comes in category of low risk drug.


I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository, is it safe?

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository 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 Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository 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