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