Pentostatin Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Pentostatin is also known as: Nipent
Pentostatin Pregnancy Warnings
Pentostatin has been assigned to pregnancy category D by the FDA. It may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Animal studies have revealed evidence of teratogenicity. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while receiving this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus. Women of childbearing potential should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant during therapy.
Pentostatin Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of pentostatin into human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the nursing mother.
References for pregnancy information
- "Product Information. Nipent (pentostatin)." Parke-Davis, Morris Plains, NJ.
References for breastfeeding information
- "Product Information. Nipent (pentostatin)." Parke-Davis, Morris Plains, NJ.
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