Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use BG-8967? Is BG-8967 safe for nursing mother and child? Does BG-8967 extracts into breast milk? Does BG-8967 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can BG-8967 influence milk supply or can BG-8967 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About BG-8967 usage in lactation

Because no information is available on the use of BG-8967 during breastfeeding, an alternate drug is preferred.[1]

Alternate Drugs

Fondaparinux(Safe)
Lepirudin(Low Risk)
Heparin(Safe)
Bivalirudin
Enoxaparin(Safe)
Desirudin(Unsafe)
Dalteparin(Safe)
Dabigatran
Apixaban
Rivaroxaban(Low Risk)
Edoxaban
Abciximab(Low Risk)
Tinzaparin
Phenprocoumon
Acenocoumarol(Safe)
Warfarin(Safe)
Betrixaban
Lepirudin(Low Risk)
Bivalirudin
Dabigatran
Apixaban
Edoxaban
Betrixaban

Synonyms of BG-8967

Hirulog
Angiomax
UNII-TN9BEX005G
Angiox
BG 8967
Bivalirudin;0.9% Sodium Chloride
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