Fingolimod use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Fingolimod: Gilenya
Fingolimod Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because there is no published experience with fingolimod during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
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
Glatiramer Acetate, Interferon Beta
References
Fingolimod Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
162359-55-9
Drug Class
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
822
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2010-12-07
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See Also...
- Fingolimod use during Pregnancy
- Fingolimod Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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