Urokinase Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Urokinase is also known as: Abbokinase, Abbokinase Open-Cath, Kinlytic
Urokinase Pregnancy Warnings
This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. US FDA pregnancy category: B
Animal studies have failed to reveal evidence of fetal harm. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. US FDA pregnancy category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
Urokinase Breastfeeding Warnings
Caution is recommended; some authorities recommend avoiding breastfeeding during use of this drug. Excreted into human milk: Unknown Excreted into animal milk: Data not available Comments: The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.
References for pregnancy information
- "Product Information. Kinlytic (urokinase)." ImaRx Therapeutics, Inc, Tucson,, AR.
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
References for breastfeeding information
- "Product Information. Kinlytic (urokinase)." ImaRx Therapeutics, Inc, Tucson,, AR.
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
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