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