Streptomycin Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

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Streptomycin Pregnancy Warnings

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

US FDA pregnancy category: D

Comment: If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential harm to the fetus.

Animal studies have not been reported. This drug readily crosses the placental barrier, thus fetal ototoxicity should be considered. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.

US FDA pregnancy category D: There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

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Streptomycin 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: Yes

Comments:
-The American Academy of Pediatrics considers this drug compatible with breastfeeding.
-The WHO considers this drug compatible with breastfeeding; breastfed infants should be monitored for thrush and diarrhea.
-Breastfed infants should be monitored for candidiasis and gastrointestinal side effects (e.g., diarrhea, thrush, diaper rash, antibiotic-associated colitis).

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