Dirithromycin Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: Dynabac, Dynabac D5-Pak
Dirithromycin Pregnancy Warnings
Dirithromycin has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal data have revealed evidence of significantly decreased fetal weight and ossification after pregnant mice or rats were given eight times the maximum recommended human dose (on a mg/m2 basis). Animal data failed to reveal evidence of impaired fertility. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Dirithromycin should only be given during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Dirithromycin Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of dirithromycin into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering dirithromycin to nursing women.
References for pregnancy information
- Product Information. Dynabac (dirithromycin). Lilly, Eli and Company. 2001;PROD.
References for breastfeeding information
- Product Information. Dynabac (dirithromycin). Lilly, Eli and Company. 2001;PROD.
Further information
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