Glatiramer Acetate use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Glatiramer Acetate: Copaxone
Glatiramer Acetate Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
There are no data on the use of glatiramer acetate during breastfeeding. Any glatiramer in breastmilk is probably destroyed in the infant's gastrointestinal tract and not absorbed, except perhaps in neonates.
In a survey of women neurologists in the United States and Canada, 147 responded. Of these, 13% stated that they discourage breastfeeding with glatiramer, 48% stated that they leave the decision on breastfeeding with glatiramer up to the patient and about 10% said they would prescribe glatiramer to a breastfeeding mother.[1]
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
References
1. Coyle PK, Christie S, Fodor P et al. Women Neurologists MS Initiative. Multiple sclerosis gender issues: clinical practices of women neurologists. Mult Scler. 2004;10:582-8. PMID: 15471377
Glatiramer Acetate Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
147245-92-9
Drug Class
- Immunologic Adjuvants
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
306
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2007-12-27
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Glatiramer use during Pregnancy
- Glatiramer Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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