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