Tizandine Tablet Breastfeeding

Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Tizandine Tablet while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Tizandine Tablet.

What is Tizandine Tablet used for?


Tizanidine is a central alpha-2-adrenergic agonist indicated for the management of spasticity. Because of the short duration of therapeutic effect, treatment with tizanidine should be reserved for those daily activities and times when relief of spasticity is most important [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].

Is Tizandine Tablet usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?

Tizandine Tablet high risk while breastfeeding
As Tizandine Tablet is made of only Tizanidine, and Tizanidine is unsafe to use in breastfeeding we can safely reach on conclusion that Tizandine Tablet is also unsafe to use while breastfeeding. Below is detailed analysis of Tizanidine and Tizandine Tablet during location. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly. We also recommend you talk to your health care provider before making final decision.

Tizandine Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys


Tizanidine while Breastfeeding

Unsafe

CAS Number: 64461-82-1

Centrally acting muscle relaxant. Since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breast milk. Its pharmacokinetic data: low molecular weight, high liposolubility (Acorda 2006), makes it probable that it could pass to milk in potentially significant quantities. During breastfeeding, it seems prudent to avoid it (Hutchinson 2013) or to use it very sporadically and limited to sufficient minimum doses, monitoring for possible sedation of the infant, especially during the first 3 months of life.


What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Tizandine Tablet?

We have already established that Tizandine Tablet is unsafe in breastfeeding and breastfeeding while using Tizandine Tablet is not a good idea however if have already used and then breastfed the baby then you shall monitor the behavior and health of baby closely and inform your doctor as soon as possible. In case of emergency please call 911.


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

If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Tizandine Tablet then there must be good reason for that as Tizandine Tablet is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking outweighs the overall risk.


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

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Tizandine Tablet and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Tizandine 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