nausea that occurs with let-down during breastfeeding (this happens because oxytocin, the hormone that causes your milk ejection reflex, is also associated with
Yes, you can take Zofran, also known as ondansetron, while breastfeeding
Outline the approved and off-label indications for using ondansetron
According to the AAP, health care providers should weigh the risks and benefits when prescribing medications to breastfeeding mothers by considering the
Ondansetron and breastfeeding It isn’t known whether it’s safe to breastfeed while taking ondansetron
Concerns regarding the passage of drugs into breast milk may lead to inconsistent advice from professionals
I've been having severe nausea so I've been prescribed Ondansetron ( Zofran ) 4 MG
A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Zofran is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby
Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU)
For women who are breastfeeding: Ondansetron may pass into breast milk and Breastfeeding FAQ
Women with migraine may be concerned about breastfeeding due to fears of exposing the baby to medication
5HT 3-receptor antagonist No published evidence of safety Used in infants > 1 month Second-generation allergy medications and antihistamines are also safe to take while breastfeeding, including: Cetirizine (Zyrtec®)
That said, Zofran for pregnancy nausea is an off-label use and may cause side effects
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If the tablets come in a foil blister, do not push the tablet out of the foil when opening
Oxytocin is the hormone that causes the milk ejection reflex (MER or let-down)
It's available as a tablet, orally disintegrating tablet (ODT), and oral liquid
Breast-feeding has important health and emotional benefits for both mother and infant, and should be encouraged
The drug is also labeled for use in nausea and Ondansetron treats and prevents nausea and vomiting by an unknown mechanism, possibly by a direct effect on the CTZ (the area of the brain associated with vomiting), the vagus nerve, or both
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Drugs contraindicated during breastfeeding include anticancer drugs, lithium, oral retinoids, amiodarone and gold salts
Zofran interacts with several medicines and it may not be safe to take them together
Response and effectiveness
breastfeeding passes on mother’s milk to the newborn infant