Is Nulojix Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Nulojix? Is Nulojix safe for nursing mother and child? Does Nulojix extracts into breast milk? Does Nulojix has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Nulojix influence milk supply or can Nulojix decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Nulojix usage in lactation
No information is available on the use of Nulojix during breastfeeding. The manufacturer recommends avoiding nursing if Nulojix is given. Because the drug's half-life is 8 to 10 days, it may be more than a month after a dose before the drug is absent from breastmilk.
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