Ezetimibe use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Ezetimibe: Zetia, Vytorin, Liptruzet
Ezetimibe Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
No relevant published information exists on the use of ezetimibe during breastfeeding. Because of a concern with disruption of infant lipid metabolism, ezetimibe is best not used during breastfeeding. An alternate drug is preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Ezetimibe treatment in combination with a statin (e.g., atorvastatin, simvastatin) should be avoided in nursing mothers.
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
Ezetimibe Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
163222-33-1
Drug Class
- Anticholesteremic Agents
- Antilipemic Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
824
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2010-12-07
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Ezetimibe use during Pregnancy
- Ezetimibe Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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