Crotalidae Polyvalent Immune Fab use while Breastfeeding
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 29, 2024.
Crotalidae Polyvalent Immune Fab Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Crotalidae polyvalent immune Fab is used to treat crotalid envenomation (rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, water moccasins). No information is available on the clinical use of crotalidae polyvalent immune Fab during breastfeeding. Because it is a large protein molecule, the amount in milk is likely to be very low.[1] It is also likely to be partially destroyed in the infant's gastrointestinal tract and absorption by the infant is probably minimal.[2]
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.
References
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Stratigakis A, Paty D, Zou P, et al. A regression approach for assessing large molecular drug concentration in breast milk. Reprod Breed 2023;3:199-207. doi:10.1016/j.repbre.2023.10.003 [CrossRef]
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Anderson P. Monoclonal antibodies during breastfeeding. Breastfeed Med 2021;16:591-3. [PubMed: 33956488]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Crotalidae Polyvalent Immune Fab
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Milk, Human
Antibodies
Antidotes
Antivenins
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