Linezolid Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

Linezolid is also known as: Zyvox

Overview

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

Linezolid Pregnancy Warnings

Linezolid has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Some animal studies failed to reveal evidence of fetal harm; however, studies using high doses demonstrated fetotoxicity and teratogenicity. There are no controlled data in human pregnancies. Linezolid should only be given during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

Linezolid Lactation Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of linezolid into human milk. Linezolid and its metabolites are excreted into rat milk, at concentrations similar to those in maternal plasma. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when linezolid is administered to nursing women.

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