Entecavir use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Entecavir: Baraclude
Entecavir Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Entecavir has not been studied in nursing mothers being treated for hepatitis B infection. In a survey, 226 physicians with a practice interest in liver disease in the United States responded. Of these, 31% stated that they recommend breastfeeding for their patients with hepatitis B who are taking antiviral therapy, 44% stated that they do not recommend breastfeeding during antiviral therapy and 25% stated that they were unsure.[1]
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
Ahn J, Salem SB, Cohen SM. Evaluation and management of hepatitis B in pregnancy: a survey of current practices. Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 2010;6:570-8. PMID: 21088746
Entecavir Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
142217-69-4
Drug Class
- Antiviral Agents
- Anti-Retroviral Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
837
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2011-01-04
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Entecavir use during Pregnancy
- Entecavir Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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