Abciximab use while Breastfeeding

Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the clinical use of abciximab during breastfeeding. Because abciximab is a large protein molecule with a molecular weight of 47,615 Da, the amount in milk is likely to be very low.[1] It is also likely to be partially destroyed in the infant's gastrointestinal tract and absorption by the infant is probably minimal.[2] Until more data become available, abciximab should be used with caution during breastfeeding, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Waiting for at least 2 weeks postpartum to resume therapy may minimize transfer to the infant.[3] If it is used by a nursing mother, monitor the infant for bruising and bleeding.

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.

References

1.

Stratigakis A, Paty D, Zou P, et al. A regression approach for assessing large molecular drug concentration in breast milk. Reprod Breed 2023;3:199-207. doi:10.1016/j.repbre.2023.10.003 [CrossRef]

2.

Anderson PO. Monoclonal antibodies during breastfeeding. Breastfeed Med 2021;16:591-3. [PubMed: 33956488]

3.

Krysko KM, Dobson R, Alroughani R, et al. Family planning considerations in people with multiple sclerosis. Lancet Neurol 2023;22:350-66. [PubMed: 36931808]

Substance Name

Abciximab

CAS Registry Number

143653-53-6

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Milk, Human

Antibodies, Monoclonal

Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments

Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors