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Sargramostim Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Leukine

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 7, 2023.

Sargramostim Pregnancy Warnings

This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

US FDA pregnancy category: C

Comments: Female patients of childbearing potential should be apprised of the potential harm to the fetus.

Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.

US FDA pregnancy category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

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Sargramostim Breastfeeding Warnings

This drug should be used only if clearly needed.

Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Data not available

Comments: The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.

See references

References for pregnancy information

  1. Product Information. Leukine (sargramostim). Immunex Corporation. 2001;PROD.

References for breastfeeding information

  1. Product Information. Leukine (sargramostim). Immunex Corporation. 2001;PROD.

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