Is Angiomax Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Angiomax? Is Angiomax safe for nursing mother and child? Does Angiomax extracts into breast milk? Does Angiomax has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Angiomax influence milk supply or can Angiomax decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Angiomax usage in lactation
Because no information is available on the use of Angiomax 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)