Felbamate use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Felbamate: Felbatol
Felbamate Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because no information is available on the use of felbamate during breastfeeding, and because it can cause potentially fatal hematologic and hepatic toxicities, authors of authoritative reviews recommend that breastfeeding not be undertaken during maternal felbamate therapy until more safety data are available.[1][2]
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
Dependent on the condition being treated.
References
1. Bar-Oz B, Nulman I, Koren G et al. Anticonvulsants and breastfeeding. A critical review. Paediatr Drugs. 2000;2:113-26. PMID: 10937463
2. Hagg S, Spigset O. Anticonvulsant use during lactation. Drug Saf. 2000;22:425-40. PMID: 10877037
Felbamate Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
25451-15-4
Drug Class
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
355
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2007-12-27
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Felbamate use during Pregnancy
- Felbamate Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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