Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Bivalirudin;0.9% Sodium Chloride? Is Bivalirudin;0.9% Sodium Chloride safe for nursing mother and child? Does Bivalirudin;0.9% Sodium Chloride extracts into breast milk? Does Bivalirudin;0.9% Sodium Chloride has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Bivalirudin;0.9% Sodium Chloride influence milk supply or can Bivalirudin;0.9% Sodium Chloride decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About Bivalirudin;0.9% Sodium Chloride usage in lactation

Because no information is available on the use of Bivalirudin;0.9% Sodium Chloride during breastfeeding, an alternate drug is preferred.[1]
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