The Basics
What is Fenoldopam?
Can treat high blood pressure.
Brand names for Fenoldopam
Corlopam
How Fenoldopam is classified
Antihypertensive Agents, Dopamine Agents, Dopamine Agonists, Vasodilator Agents
Fenoldopam During Pregnancy
Fenoldopam pregnancy category
Category BNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Fenoldopam while pregnant
N/A
Taking Fenoldopam While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Fenoldopam?
No information is available on the use of fenoldopam during breastfeeding. Because of its poor oral bioavailability and short half-life, any fenoldopam in milk is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant. Also, fenoldopam can be given intravenously to infants. Unlike dopamine, it does not decrease serum prolactin concentrations and might not interfere with nursing.
Maternal / infant drug levels
No information is available on the use of fenoldopam during breastfeeding. Because of its poor oral bioavailability and short half-life, any fenoldopam in milk is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant. Also, fenoldopam can be given intravenously to infants. Unlike dopamine, it does not decrease serum prolactin concentrations and might not interfere with nursing.
Possible effects of Fenoldopam on milk supply
Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. Unlike dopamine, fenoldopam infusion does not affect serum prolactin concentration in normal women.[1] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
Possible alternatives to Fenoldopam
(Hypertension) Enalapril, Hydralazine, Labetalol, Methyldopa, Propranolol.
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/1. Boesgaard S, Hagen C, Hangaard J et al. Pulsatile gonadotropin secretion and basal prolactin levels during dopamine D-1 receptor stimulation in normal women. Fertil Steril. 1991;55:281-6. PMID: 1671361
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