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Anidulafungin Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Anidulafungin is also known as: Eraxis

Overview

If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Anidulafungin while you are pregnant. It is not known if Anidulafungin is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Anidulafungin, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Anidulafungin Pregnancy Warnings

Anidulafungin has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. In animal studies, anidulafungin crossed the placental barrier and was detected in fetal plasma. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Anidulafungin should only be given during pregnancy when the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks.

Anidulafungin Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of anidulafungin into human milk. Anidulafungin was found in the milk of lactating rats. The manufacturer recommends that anidulafungin be administered to nursing mothers only if the potential benefit justifies the risk.

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