Last update Dec. 19, 2013
Low Risk
We do not have alternatives for Alosetron.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM team of health professionals, and are based on updated scientific publications. It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it. The pharmaceutical industry contraindicates breastfeeding, mistakenly and without scientific reasons, in most of the drug data sheets.
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Main tradenames from several countries containing Alosetron in its composition:
Variable | Value | Unit |
---|---|---|
Oral Bioavail. | 60 | % |
Molecular weight | 294 | daltons |
Protein Binding | 82 | % |
Tmax | 1 | hours |
T½ | 1.5 | hours |
Write us at elactancia.org@gmail.com
e-lactancia is a resource recommended by Asociación Pro Lactancia Materna (APROLAM) of Mexico
Would you like to recommend the use of e-lactancia? Write to us at corporate mail of APILAM
Cases of severe intestinal side effects have been reported.
On latest update no published data about breastfeeding were found. Because a rapid metabolic rate and poor oral absorption - when taken along with food - this drug is probably safe while breastfeeding. Safety would increase if a 3-hour period is observed before resuming breastfeeding.