Interferon alfacon-1 Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Interferon alfacon-1 is also known as: Infergen
Overview
Do not use Interferon Alfacon-1 if you are pregnant. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are taking it. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Interferon Alfacon-1 is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Interferon Alfacon-1 .
Interferon alfacon-1 Pregnancy Warnings
Interferon alfacon-1 has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have revealed evidence of embryolethality and abortifacient properties in rhesus monkeys at 9 to 81 times the human dose (based on body surface area). There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. The manufacturer recommends interferon alfacon-1 not be given during pregnancy. Males and females treated with interferon alfacon-1 should be advised to use effective contraception.
Interferon alfacon-1 Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of interferon alfacon-1 into human milk. Because many drugs are excreted into human milk and because of the risk of adverse effects on the nursing infant, a decision should be made whether to discontinue the drug or discontinue nursing, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
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