The Basics
What is Nitrendipine?
Used in the treatment of primary hypertension to decrease blood pressure and can reduce the cardiotoxicity of cocaine.
Brand names for Nitrendipine
Na
How Nitrendipine is classified
Antihypertensive Agents, Calcium Channel Blockers, Vasodilator Agents
Nitrendipine During Pregnancy
Nitrendipine pregnancy category
Category N/ANote 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 Nitrendipine while pregnant
N/A
Taking Nitrendipine While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Nitrendipine?
Based on limited data, it is unlikely that nitrendipine will reach the infant in clinically important amounts. However, it may be preferable to use another agent drug for which more safety information is available.
Maternal / infant drug levels
Based on limited data, it is unlikely that nitrendipine will reach the infant in clinically important amounts. However, it may be preferable to use another agent drug for which more safety information is available.
Possible effects of Nitrendipine on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Nitrendipine
Amlodipine, Nifedipine.
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. White WB, Yeh SC, Krol GJ. Nitrendipine in human plasma and breast milk. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 1989;36:531-4.
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