Capreomycin Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Capreomycin is also known as: Capastat, Capastat Sulfate
Capreomycin Pregnancy Warnings
Animal studies have revealed evidence of teratogenicity at doses of at least 3.5 times the recommended human dose. Some animal models have reported wavy ribs at doses of at least 50 mg/kg. 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.
This drug should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus.
US FDA pregnancy category: C
Capreomycin Breastfeeding Warnings
Caution is recommended.
Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Data not available
Comment: Some experts state that use of this drug is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- Product Information. Capastat Sulfate (capreomycin). Dura Pharmaceuticals. 2001.
References for breastfeeding information
- Product Information. Capastat Sulfate (capreomycin). Dura Pharmaceuticals. 2001.
- United States National Library of Medicine. Toxnet. Toxicology Data Network. http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT 2013.
Further information
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