Doripenem Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

Doripenem is also known as: Doribax

Overview

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

Doripenem Pregnancy Warnings

Doripenem has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Animal studies have failed to reveal evidence of teratogenicity. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Doripenem is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

Doripenem Lactation Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of doripenem into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering doripenem to nursing women.

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