Nafcillin use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Nafcillin: Unipen, Nallpen
Nafcillin Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Although no information is available on the use of nafcillin during breastfeeding, penicillins 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 penicillins, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated. Nafcillin is acceptable to use during breastfeeding.
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
Dicloxacillin, Oxacillin, Methicillin
References
Nafcillin Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
147-52-4
Drug Class
- Antiinfective Agents
- Antibacterial Agents
- Penicillins
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
193
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2010-02-12
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Nafcillin use during Pregnancy
- Nafcillin Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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