Felodipine use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Felodipine: Plendil, Lexxel
Felodipine Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because no information is available on the use of felodipine during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred.
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 informaation was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
References
Felodipine Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
72509-76-3
Drug Class
- Antihypertensive Agents
- Calcium Channel Blockers
- Vasodilator Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
109
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2007-12-27
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Felodipine use during Pregnancy
- Felodipine Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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