Last update June 27, 2022

Viloxazine Hydrochloride

Limited compatibility

Unsafe. Moderate/severe adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Use safer alternative or discontinue breastfeeding from 5 to 7 T ½ . Read Commentary.

It is a bicyclic antidepressant. Used in the treatment of depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. Oral administration once daily.

Since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breastmilk.

Its pharmacokinetic data do not allow predicting the possible excretion in breast milk: while its high distribution volume would make it difficult, its low protein binding and low molecular weight would favor it.

May cause drowsiness, fatigue, irritability, and suicidal ideation. (FDA 2021)

Until more published data is known about this drug in relation to breastfeeding, known safer alternatives are preferable, especially during the neonatal period and in the event of prematurity.

Alternatives

  • Dexamfetamine Sulfate (Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.)
  • Methylphenidate (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Paroxetine (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Sertraline Hydrochloride (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)

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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Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Oral Bioavail. 88 %
Molecular weight 274 daltons
Protein Binding 76 - 82 %
VD 0.73 ± 0.28 l/Kg
Tmax 5 (3 - 9) hours
7.0 ± 4.7 hours

References

  1. FDA. Viloxazine (Qelbree). Frug Summary. 2021 Full text (in our servers)

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