Oxaliplatin Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

Oxaliplatin is also known as: Eloxatin

Overview

Oxaliplatin has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Oxaliplatin during pregnancy. It is recommended that women of childbearing age use effective birth control measures while using Oxaliplatin because Oxaliplatin may cause fetal harm. It is unknown if Oxaliplatin is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Oxaliplatin .

Oxaliplatin Pregnancy Warnings

Oxaliplatin has been assigned to pregnancy category D by the FDA. Animal studies have revealed developmental mortality and delayed growth with small doses. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Women should be advised to avoid pregnancy during treatment. Patients who become pregnant during treatment should be advised of the potential hazard to the fetus.

Oxaliplatin Lactation Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of oxaliplatin 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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