Fluvastatin use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Fluvastatin: Lescol, Lescol XL
Fluvastatin Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
The manufacturer reports that fluvastatin is excreted into breastmilk, but no relevant published information was found as of the revision date. Because of a concern with disruption of infant lipid metabolism, the consensus is that fluvastatin should not be used during breastfeeding.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date. However, the manufacturer reports that milk concentrations of fluvastatin is twice that of the mother's serum concentration. No further study details are provided.[1]
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
1. Lescol capsules and Lescol XL tablets package insert. Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation. East Hanover, NJ. April 2006
Fluvastatin Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
93957-54-1
Drug Class
- Antilipemic Agents
- Anticholesteremic Agents
- Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
483
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2009-08-06
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Fluvastatin use during Pregnancy
- Fluvastatin Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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