Rabies immune globulin, human Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: Bayrab, HyperRAB S/D, Imogam Rabies-HT, KedRAB
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 16, 2023.
Rabies immune globulin, human Pregnancy Warnings
Use is not recommended unless clearly needed.
AU TGA pregnancy category: Not formally assigned to a pregnancy category.
US FDA pregnancy category: C
Animal studies have not been conducted. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Clinical experience with immunoglobulins suggests that no harmful effects on the course of pregnancy, the fetus, or the neonate are to be expected.
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.
Rabies immune globulin, human Breastfeeding Warnings
Caution is recommended.
Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Unknown
The World Health Organization (WHO) considers rabies immunoglobulin compatible with breastfeeding.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
- (2010) "Product Information. Imogam Rabies-HT (rabies immune globulin, human)." sanofi pasteur
- (2015) "Product Information. Hyperrab S/D (rabies immune globulin, human)." Grifols Therapeutics
References for breastfeeding information
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
- (2010) "Product Information. Imogam Rabies-HT (rabies immune globulin, human)." sanofi pasteur
- Department of Adolescent and Child Health and Development. UNICEF. World Health Organization (2014) Breastfeeding and maternal medication: recommendations for drugs in the eleventh Who model list of essential drugs. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/55732.pdf?ua=1
- (2015) "Product Information. Hyperrab S/D (rabies immune globulin, human)." Grifols Therapeutics
Further information
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