rss Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 2021 Apr 19. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006–.ABSTRACTLimited information indicates that maternal use of brimonidine 0.2% ophthalmic drops do not adversely affect their nursing infants. However, some authors warn of possible CNS depression, apnea, lethargy, bradycardia with brimonidine and recommend against its use during breastfeeding.[1,2] To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.Topical brimonidine gel used to treat rosacea has not been studied during breastfeeding. It is unlikely that the topical gel would affect the breastfed infant, but the manufacturer states that it should not be used during nursing. Until more data are available, an alternative topical agent might be preferredPMID:30000738 | Bookshelf:NBK501678{url} = URL to article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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