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CASRN: 51-71-8
Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because of the lack of data on use during breastfeeding, other antidepressants are preferred during breastfeeding.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Phenelzine can elevate serum prolactin in some patients and has caused galactorrhea in nonpregnant, nonnursing patients.[1,2] The clinical relevance of these findings in nursing mothers is not known. The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
References
- 1.
- Coker F, Taylor D. Antidepressant-induced hyperprolactinaemia: Incidence, mechanisms and management. CNS Drugs. 2010;24:563–74. [PubMed: 20527996]
- 2.
- Segal M, Heys RF. Inappropriate lactation. Br Med J. 1969;4:236. [PMC free article: PMC1629889] [PubMed: 5388733]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Phenelzine
CAS Registry Number
51-71-8
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