Brinzolamide Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the use of brinzolamide ophthalmic drops during breastfeeding. French guidelines recommend ophthalmic carbonic anhydrase inhibitor drops such as brinzolamide as a preferred therapy for glaucoma during breastfeeding.[1] To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
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.
Blumen-Ohana E, Sellem E. J Fr Ophtalmol. 2020;43:63–6. [Pregnancy & glaucoma: SFO-SFG recommendations] [PubMed: 31813552]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Brinzolamide
CAS Registry Number
138890-62-7
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Antiglaucoma Agents
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
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