Amikacin Sulfate Injection, 500 Mg/2ml Injection while Breastfeeding

Is using Amikacin Sulfate Injection, 500 Mg/2ml Injection unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?

Amikacin while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 37517-28-5

Levels in the mother's milk are very low and in most instances undetectable. Like other aminoglycosides it is poorly absorbed in the intestine. Large doses may affect intestinal flora. Be aware of false negative bacterial cultures in the infant when the mother is on antibiotics. .

Amikacin while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 37517-28-5

Amikacin is poorly excreted into breastmilk. Newborn infants apparently absorb small amounts of other aminoglycosides, but serum levels with typical three times daily dosages are far below those attained when treating newborn infections and systemic effects of amikacin are unlikely. Older infants would be expected to absorb even less amikacin. Because there is little variability in the milk amikacin levels during multiple daily dose regimens, timing breastfeeding with respect to the dose is of little or no benefit in reducing infant exposure. Data are not available with single daily dose regimens. Monitor the infant for possible effects on the gastrointestinal flora, such as diarrhea, candidiasis (e.g., thrush, diaper rash) or rarely, blood in the stool indicating possible antibiotic-associated colitis.

What if I already have used Amikacin Sulfate Injection, 500 Mg/2ml Injection?

My health care provider has asked me to use Amikacin Sulfate Injection, 500 Mg/2ml Injection, what to do?

If I am using Amikacin Sulfate Injection, 500 Mg/2ml Injection, will my baby need extra monitoring?

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