Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the use of methazolamide during breastfeeding. The American, Canadian and French professional guidelines consider carbonic anhydrase inhibitors acceptable in breastfeeding.[1,2] However, an alternate drug with more published information may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

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

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

Acetazolamide, Dorzolamide

References

1.

Belkin A, Chen T, DeOliveria AR, et al. A practical guide to the pregnant and breastfeeding patient with glaucoma. Ophthalmol Glaucoma. 2020;3:79–89. [PubMed: 32672600]

2.

Blumen-Ohana E, Sellem E. J Fr Ophtalmol. 2020;43:63–6. [Pregnancy & glaucoma: SFO-SFG recommendations] [PubMed: 31813552]

Substance Name

Methazolamide

CAS Registry Number

554-57-4

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Antiglaucoma Agents

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

Diuretics