Ranibizumab ophthalmic Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Ranibizumab ophthalmic is also known as: Lucentis
Overview
It is not known if Ranibizumab can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Ranibizumab while you are pregnant. It is not known if Ranibizumab is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Ranibizumab , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Ranibizumab ophthalmic Pregnancy Warnings
Ranibizumab has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have not been conducted. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Ranibizumab should be given during pregnancy when need has been clearly established.
Ranibizumab ophthalmic Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of ranibizumab into human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, and because the potential for absorption and harm to infant growth and development exists, caution is recommended if ranibizumab is administered to a nursing woman.
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