Tiotropium use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Tiotropium: Spiriva
Tiotropium Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Although no published data exist on the use of tiotropium, its use produces negligible maternal serum levels and any drug in breastmilk would not be absorbed by the infant. The risk to the breastfed infant of maternal tiotropium inhalation is small.
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
Tiotropium Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
136310-93-5
Drug Class
- Anti-Asthmatic Agents
- Bronchodilator Agents
- Cholinergic Antagonists
- Parasympatholytics
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
598
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2007-12-27
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Tiotropium use during Pregnancy
- Tiotropium Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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