Mitomycin Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

Mitomycin is also known as: Mutamycin

Overview

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

Mitomycin Pregnancy Warnings

Mitomycin has not been formally assigned to a pregnancy category by the FDA. Animal studies have revealed evidence of teratogenicity. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. The effect of mitomycin on fertility has not been reported. The safe use of mitomycin in pregnant women has not been established.

Mitomycin Lactation Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of mitomycin into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that due to the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, a decision should be made to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

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