Perindopril use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Perindopril: Aceon
Perindopril Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because of the low reported levels in milk with similar drugs, it is unlikely that any of the ACE inhibitors reach clinically important levels in breastmilk. However, use of an ACE inhibitor that has been studied is preferred.
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
Benazepril, Captopril, Enalapril, Quinapril
References
Perindopril Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
82834-16-0
Drug Class
- Antihypertensive Agents
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
211
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2012-03-01
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Perindopril use during Pregnancy
- Perindopril Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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