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Vonoprazan use while Breastfeeding

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 11, 2023.

Drugs containing Vonoprazan: Voquezna, Voquezna Triple Pak, Voquezna Dual Pak

Vonoprazan Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding

Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the clinical use of vonoprazan during breastfeeding. Because of liver damage that occurred in nursing rodents, the manufacturer recommends that nursing mothers should pump and discard human milk while taking and for 2 days after the last dose. An alternate drug may be 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.

Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

Omeprazole, Pantoprazole,

Substance Identification

Substance Name

Vonoprazan

CAS Registry Number

881681-00-1

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Milk, Human

Anti-Ulcer Agents

Gastrointestinal Agents

Proton Pump Inhibitors

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