Ibutilide Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

Ibutilide is also known as: Corvert

Overview

If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Ibutilide during pregnancy. It is unknown if Ibutilide is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Ibutilide .

Ibutilide Pregnancy Warnings

Ibutilide has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have revealed evidence of teratogenicity and embryo death after doses equivalent to 4 times and 16 times the maximum recommended human dose based on dose per m2 and dose per kg, respectively. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Ibutilide should only be given during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

Ibutilide Lactation Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of ibutilide into human milk. The manufacturer recommends against breast-feeding during ibutilide therapy.

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