Sparfloxacin use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Sparfloxacin: Zagam, Zagam Respipac
Sparfloxacin Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Fluoroquinolones have traditionally not been used in infants because of concern about adverse effects on the infants' developing joints. However, recent studies indicate little risk.[1][2] The calcium in milk might prevent absorption of the small amounts of fluoroquinolones in milk,[3] but insufficient data exist to prove or disprove this assertion. Short-term use of sparfloxacin is acceptable in nursing mothers. However, it is preferable to use an alternate drug for which safety information is available.
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
Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Norfloxacin
References
1. Gurpinar AN, Balkan E, Kilic N et al. The effects of a fluoroquinolone on the growth and development of infants. J Int Med Res. 1997;25(5):302-6. PMID: 9364293
2. van den Oever HL, Versteegh FG, Thewessen EA et al. Ciprofloxacin in preterm neonates: case report and review of the literature. Eur J Pediatr. 1998;157:843-5. PMID: 9809826
3. Fleiss PM. The effect of maternal medications on breast-feeding infants. J Hum Lact. 1992;8:7. Letter. PMID: 1558663
Sparfloxacin Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
110871-86-8
Drug Class
- Antiinfective Agents
- Antibacterial Agents
- Quinolones
- Fluoroquinolones
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
245
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2011-01-04
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See Also...
- Sparfloxacin use during Pregnancy
- Sparfloxacin Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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