Sirolimus use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Sirolimus: Rapamune
Sirolimus Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because no information is available on the use of sirolimus during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
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
Azathioprine, Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus
References
Sirolimus Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
53123-88-9
Drug Class
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
740
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2009-09-29
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Sirolimus use during Pregnancy
- Sirolimus Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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