Pyrazinamide Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 23, 2023.

Pyrazinamide Pregnancy Warnings

Animal studies have not been reported. 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.

Use is not recommended unless clearly needed.

US FDA pregnancy category: C

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Pyrazinamide Breastfeeding Warnings

Caution is recommended; benefit to mother should outweigh risk to the infant.
-Some experts recommend: 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: Yes

Comments:
-The WHO classifies this drug as compatible with breastfeeding; the breastfed infant should be monitored for jaundice.
-The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations state breastfeeding should not be discouraged in women taking this drug.
-Some experts recommend: Exclusively breastfed infants should be monitored for the signs/symptoms of toxicity (e.g., arthralgia, fever, hepatitis, jaundice, loss of appetite, nausea, rash, thrombocytopenia, vomiting).

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