Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release 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 Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release while breast-feeding.

What is Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release used for?


NAMENDA XR (memantine hydrochloride) extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type. NAMENDA XR contains memantine HCl, an NMDA receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type. ( ) 1

Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release? How long does it stays in breast milk?

Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release high risk while breastfeeding
As Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release is made of only Memantine hydrochloride, and Memantine hydrochloride is unsafe to use in breastfeeding we can safely reach on conclusion that Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release is also unsafe to use while breastfeeding. Below is detailed analysis of Memantine hydrochloride and Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release 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.

Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
8.3 Nursing Mothers It is not known whether memantine is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when memantine is administered to a nursing mother.

Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release Breastfeeding Analsys


Memantine hydrochloride while Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Indicated for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. It is very liposoluble.


I am nursing mother and I have already used Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release, what should I do?

We have already established that Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release is unsafe in breastfeeding and breastfeeding while using Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release 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.


My doctor has prescribed me Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release, what should I do?

If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release then there must be good reason for that as Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking outweighs the overall risk.


If I am using Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Namenda Xr | Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release 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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