Rifabutin use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Rifabutin: Mycobutin
Rifabutin Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
The amount of rifabutin in milk is insufficient to treat tuberculosis in the breastfed infant. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations state that breastfeeding should not be discouraged in women taking rifabutin.[1][2][3]
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. Blumberg HM, Burman WJ, Chaisson RE et al. American Thoracic Society/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Infectious Diseases Society of America: treatment of tuberculosis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2003;167:603-62. PMID: 12588714
2. Anon. Treatment of tuberculosis. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2003;52:1-77. PMID: 12836625
3. Bartlett JG. Guidelines section. Infect Dis Clin Pract. 2002;11:467-71.
Rifabutin Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
72559-06-9
Drug Class
- Antitubercular Agents
- Leprostatic Agents
- Rifamycins
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
704
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2012-03-01
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Rifabutin use during Pregnancy
- Rifabutin Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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