Ganciclovir ophthalmic Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Ganciclovir ophthalmic is also known as: Vitrasert
Overview
Ganciclovir Implant may cause harm to the fetus. Avoid becoming pregnant while using Ganciclovir Implant. If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Ganciclovir Implant during pregnancy. It is unknown if Ganciclovir Implant is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Ganciclovir Implant.
Ganciclovir ophthalmic Pregnancy Warnings
Ganciclovir ophthalmic implant has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Reproduction studies in rabbits and mice have shown ganciclovir to be embryotoxic and teratogenic following intravenous administration of relatively high doses. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Ganciclovir ophthalmic implant is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Ganciclovir ophthalmic Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of ganciclovir into human milk. Based on carcinogenicity and teratogenicity studies in animals, the manufacturer of ganciclovir ophthalmic implant recommends that nursing be discontinued.
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