Isosulfan blue Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Isosulfan blue is also known as: Lymphazurin
Isosulfan blue Pregnancy Warnings
Isosulfan blue has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported with isosulfan blue. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. It is also not known whether isosulfan blue can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Isosulfan blue should only be given during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Isosulfan blue Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of isosulfan blue into human milk. Because many drugs are excreted into human milk, caution should be exercised when isosulfan blue is administered to a nursing mother.
References for pregnancy information
- "Product Information. Lymphazurin (isosulfan blue)." Hirsch Industries Inc, Norwalk, CT.
References for breastfeeding information
- "Product Information. Lymphazurin (isosulfan blue)." Hirsch Industries Inc, Norwalk, CT.
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