Is Edoxaban Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Edoxaban? Is Edoxaban safe for nursing mother and child? Does Edoxaban extracts into breast milk? Does Edoxaban has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Edoxaban influence milk supply or can Edoxaban decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Edoxaban usage in lactation
Because no information is available on the use of edoxaban during breastfeeding and the drug is orally absorbable, an alternate drug is preferred while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.[1][2][3]
Alternate Drugs
Desirudin(Unsafe)
Enoxaparin(Safe)
Dalteparin(Safe)
Rivaroxaban(Low Risk)
Abciximab(Low Risk)
Acenocoumarol(Safe)
Warfarin(Safe)
Fondaparinux(Safe)
Lepirudin(Low Risk)
Heparin(Safe)
Lepirudin(Low Risk)