Metipranolol ophthalmic Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Metipranolol ophthalmic is also known as: OptiPranolol
Overview
If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Metipranolol Drops during pregnancy. It is unknown if Metipranolol Drops is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are taking Metipranolol Drops check with your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks to your baby.
Metipranolol ophthalmic Pregnancy Warnings
Metipranolol has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have shown evidence of increased fetal resorption, fetal death, and delayed development after rabbits were given 50 mg/kg orally during organogenesis. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Metipranolol is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
There are no reports on the use of metipranolol during human pregnancy, but there are reports of fetal and neonatal bradycardia and hypoglycemia associated with other nonselective beta-blockers. Most experts recommend monitoring the neonate for signs and symptoms of beta-blockade during the first 48 hours postpartum.
Metipranolol ophthalmic Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of metipranolol into human milk. Systemic beta-blockers and topical timolol maleate are excreted in milk. In general, most experts recommend monitoring of nursing infants for signs and symptoms of beta-blockade, such as bradycardia and hypoglycemia. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering metipranolol to nursing women.
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