Cefepime use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Cefepime: Maxipime
Cefepime Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Although no information is available on the use of cefepime during breastfeeding, the levels in breastmilk appear to be low and cephalosporins are generally not be expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Occasionally disruption of the infant's gastrointestinal flora, resulting in diarrhea or thrush have been reported with cephalosporins, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. The manufacturer reports that the concentration of cefepime in breastmilk is 0.5 mcg/mL, although the dosage and study methodology are not reported.[1] This would be consistent with the low levels of other cephalosporins in breastmilk.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date. Reported Side Effects In Breastfed Infants: Relevant published information was not found as
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
Anon. Maxipime package insert. Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. South San Francisco, CA. August, 2010.
Cefepime Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
88040-23-7
Drug Class
- Antiinfective Agents
- Antibacterial Agents
- Cephalosporins
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
46
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2012-11-01
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See Also...
- Cefepime use during Pregnancy
- Cefepime Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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