Meropenem use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Meropenem: Merrem, Merrem Novaplus
Meropenem Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Although no information is available on the use of meropenem during breastfeeding, beta-lactams are generally not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Occasionally, disruption of the infant's gastrointestinal flora, resulting in diarrhea or thrush, has been reported with beta-lactams, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated.
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
An infant was breastfed (extent not stated) until the 4th month postpartum. At 2 months of age, his mother was given a 2-week course of tobramycin and meropenem for a cystic fibrosis exacerbation. The infant displayed no change in stool pattern during the maternal treatment and had normal renal function at 6 months of age.[1][2]
Possible Effects on Lactation
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
References
1. Festini F, Ciuti R, Taccetti G et al. Breast-feeding in a woman with cystic fibrosis undergoing antibiotic intravenous treatment. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2006;19:375-6. PMID: 16801316
2. Festini F, Ciuti R, Repetto T et al. Safety of breast-feeding during an IV tobramycin course for infants of CF women. Pediatr Pulmonol Suppl. 2004;27:288-9. Abstract.
Meropenem Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
96036-03-2
Drug Class
- Antiinfective Agents
- Carbapenems
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
170
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2010-02-12
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See Also...
- Meropenem use during Pregnancy
- Meropenem Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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