Atovaquone use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Atovaquone: Malarone, Mepron, Malarone Pediatric
Atovaquone Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the use of atovaquone during breastfeeding. However, the quantity of drug in breast milk is assumed too low to provide adequate protection against malaria for the breastfed infant.[1] A dosage has been established for infants weighing as little as 5 kg, so it is unlikely to adversely affect breastfed infants weighing 5 kg or more.
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
References
1. Arguin PM, Steele SF. Chapter 2. The pre-travel consultation. Malaria. In. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC Health Information for International Travel 2010. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service. 2009. http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2010/chapter-2/malaria.aspx
Atovaquone Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
95233-18-4
Drug Class
- Anti-Infective Agents
- Antimalarials
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
789
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2010-03-23
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Atovaquone use during Pregnancy
- Atovaquone Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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