Azelastine ophthalmic Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Azelastine ophthalmic is also known as: Optivar
Overview
If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Azelastine Drops while you are pregnant. It is not known if Azelastine Drops is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Azelastine Drops, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Azelastine ophthalmic Pregnancy Warnings
Azelastine ophthalmic has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have revealed evidence of embryotoxicity, fetotoxicity, and teratogenicity with high oral doses (25,000 to 57,000 times the recommended human ocular dose). Systemic absorption is low after ocular administration (plasma concentration range: 0.02 to 0.25 ng/mL). There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Azelastine ophthalmic is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Azelastine ophthalmic Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of azelastine into human milk. Systemic absorption is low following ocular administration (plasma concentration range: 0.02 to 0.25 ng/mL). The manufacturer recommends caution when administering azelastine ophthalmic to nursing women.
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