Carteolol ophthalmic Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Carteolol ophthalmic is also known as: Ocupress
Overview
If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Carteolol Drops during pregnancy. It is unknown if Carteolol Drops is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are taking Carteolol Drops check with your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks to your baby.
Carteolol ophthalmic Pregnancy Warnings
Carteolol ophthalmic has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have revealed evidence of increased fetal resorption and decreased fetal weights when rabbits and rats were given doses 1,052 and 5,264 times the maximum recommended human dose, respectively. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Carteolol ophthalmic is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Carteolol ophthalmic Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of carteolol ophthalmic into human milk. It is excreted into animal breast milk after oral administration. Other systemic beta-blockers and topical timolol maleate are excreted in milk. In general, most experts recommend monitoring of nursing infants for signs and symptoms of beta-blockade, such as bradycardia and hypoglycemia. The manufacturer recommends caution when administering carteolol ophthalmic to nursing women.
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