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Doxapram Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Dopram

Doxapram Pregnancy Warnings

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

US FDA pregnancy category: B

Animal studies have failed to reveal evidence of fetal harm. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.

US FDA pregnancy category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

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Doxapram Breastfeeding Warnings

Caution is recommended.

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

Comments: The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.

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References for pregnancy information

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Dopram (doxapram)." West Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  3. (2020) "Product Information. Dopram (doxapram)." Hikma USA (formerly West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation)

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Dopram (doxapram)." West Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."

Further information

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