Lonapegsomatropin Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Lonapegsomatropin is a long-acting prodrug of somatropin, which has been used safely in nursing mothers. Polyethylene glycol is not excreted into breastmilk.[3] No special precautions are required.
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.
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date. However, somatropin has been reported to increase milk production.
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