Antivenin (black widow spider) Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: Antivenin (Latrodectus Mactans)
Antivenin (black widow spider) Pregnancy Warnings
Use is not recommended unless clearly needed.
US FDA pregnancy category: C
Animal studies have not been conducted. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.
US FDA pregnancy category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Antivenin (black widow spider) Breastfeeding Warnings
Caution is recommended.
Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Data not available
See also
References for pregnancy information
- (2022) "Product Information. Antivenin (Latrodectus mactans) (antivenin (black widow spider))." Merck & Co., Inc
References for breastfeeding information
- (2022) "Product Information. Antivenin (Latrodectus mactans) (antivenin (black widow spider))." Merck & Co., Inc
Further information
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