Bitolterol use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Bitolterol: Tornalate
Bitolterol Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Although no published data exist on the use of bitolterol by mouth or inhaler during lactation, data from the related drug, terbutaline, indicate that very little is expected to be excreted into breastmilk.[1] The authors of several reviews and an expert panel agree that use of inhaled bronchodilators is acceptable during breastfeeding because of the low bioavailability and maternal serum levels after use.[2][3][4][5][6]
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
References
1. Lindberg C, Boreus LO, de Chateau P et al. Transfer of terbutaline into breast milk. Eur J Resp Dis. 1984;65(suppl 134):87-91. PMID: 6586490
2. McDonald CF, Burdon JGW. Asthma in pregnancy and lactation. A position paper for the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand. Med J Aust. 1996;165:485-8. PMID: 8937369
3. Ellsworth A. Pharmacotherapy of asthma while breastfeeding. J Hum Lact. 1994;10:39-41. PMID: 7619245
4. Nelson-Piercy C. Asthma in pregnancy. Thorax. 2001;56:325-8. PMID: 11254828
5. Taddio A, Ito S. Drugs and breast-feeding. In: Koren G, ed. Maternal-fetal toxicology. A clinician's guide. 3rd ed. New York: Marcel Dekker, 2001:177-32.
6. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Asthma and Pregnancy Working Group. NAEPP expert panel report. Managing asthma during pregnancy: recommendations for pharmacologic treatment-2004 update. 2004;1-57. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/asthma/astpreg.htm
Bitolterol Identification
Substance Name
Bitolterol
CAS Registry Number
30392-40-6
Drug Class
Anti-Asthmatic Agents
Bronchodilators
Beta Adrenergic Agonists
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
32
Last Revision Date
20150310
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