Atorvastatin use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Atorvastatin: Lipitor, Caduet, Liptruzet
Atorvastatin Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
No relevant published information exists on the use of atorvastatin during breastfeeding. Because of a concern with disruption of infant lipid metabolism, the consensus is that atorvastatin should not be used during breastfeeding.
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.
Possible Effects on Lactation
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
Cholestyramine, Colesevelam, Colestipol
References
Atorvastatin Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
110862-48-1
Drug Class
- Anticholesteremic Agents
- Antilipemic Agents
- Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
485
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2009-08-06
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Atorvastatin use during Pregnancy
- Atorvastatin Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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