Simvastatin use while Breastfeeding

Drugs containing Simvastatin: Zocor, Vytorin, Simcor, Juvisync

Simvastatin Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding

Summary of Use during Lactation

No relevant published information exists on the use of simvastatin during breastfeeding. Because of a concern with disruption of infant lipid metabolism, the consensus is that simvastatin should not be used during breastfeeding.

Drug 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

Cholestyramine, Colesevelam, Colestipol

References

Simvastatin Identification

Substance Name

Simvastatin

CAS Registry Number

79902-63-9

Drug Class

Anticholesteremic Agents

Antilipemic Agents

Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Administrative Information

LactMed Record Number

484

Last Revision Date

20130907

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