Bisoprolol Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Bisoprolol is also known as: Zebeta
Overview
It is not known if Bisoprolol can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Bisoprolol while you are pregnant. It is not known if Bisoprolol is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Bisoprolol , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Bisoprolol Pregnancy Warnings
Bisoprolol has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have failed to reveal evidence of teratogenicity. Increased rate of fetal resorptions were observed in rats at doses over 125 times the maximum recommended daily dose for humans (on a per kg basis). Embryo deaths were observed in rats at doses 31 times the maximum recommended daily dose for humans (on a per kg basis). There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Bisoprolol should be given during pregnancy only when benefit outweighs risk.
In general, most experts recommend monitoring of neonates for signs and symptoms of beta-blockade, such as bradycardia and hypoglycemia.
Bisoprolol Lactation Warnings
No data are available on the excretion of bisoprolol into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering bisoprolol to nursing women.
In general, most experts recommend monitoring of nursing infants for signs and symptoms of beta-blockade, such as bradycardia and hypoglycemia.
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