Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Ceftaroline usage in lactation

Although no information is available on the use of ceftaroline during breastfeeding, cephalosporins are generally not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Occasionally disruption of the infant's gastrointestinal flora, resulting in diarrhea or thrush have been reported with cephalosporins, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated. Ceftaroline is acceptable in nursing mothers.

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Cefazolin(Safe)
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Synonyms of Ceftaroline

Ceftaroline anhydrous base
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