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Cilastatin / imipenem Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Cilastatin / imipenem is also known as: Primaxin IM, Primaxin IV

Overview

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

Cilastatin / imipenem Pregnancy Warnings

Imipenem-cilastatin has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have failed to reveal evidence of teratogenicity. However, some species experienced reduced maternal tolerance of the drug during pregnancy. There are no controlled data in human pregnancies. Imipenem-cilastatin should only be given during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

Cilastatin / imipenem Breastfeeding Warnings

Imipenem-cilastatin is excreted into human milk in small amounts. The manufacturer recommends caution if imipenem-cilastatin is administered to a nursing woman.

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