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Oprelvekin Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Neumega

Oprelvekin Pregnancy Warnings

This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus.

US FDA pregnancy category: C

Comments: Female patients of childbearing potential should be advised of the possible risks to the fetus.

Animal studies have revealed evidence of embryolethality at doses that produced maternal toxicity. 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.

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Oprelvekin Breastfeeding Warnings

A decision should be made to discontinue breastfeeding or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

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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See also

References for pregnancy information

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Neumega (oprelvekin)." Genetics Institute

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Neumega (oprelvekin)." Genetics Institute

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