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Is it allowed to take Voriconazole during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Antifungal drug with similar structure than fluconazole available for systemic, oral and intravenous use, and topically for ophthalmic purposes. A latest update no published data on excretion in breast milk were found. Pharmacokinetic data indicates that it may likely pass into the milk in amounts that could be significant.Authorized use in children as young as 2 years of age. It has been used in 10-months-old infants. Until more published data on this drug regarding breastfeeding is available, safer alternatives of better known drugs, should be preferable, especially during the neonatal period and in case of prematurity. The small dose and poor absorption into plasma of most ophthalmic preparations makes it unlikely the pass of the drug into breast milk in significant amount.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

Analogues

Trade Names

The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Voriconazole:

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19951112
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20660687
  3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16802848

Comments  

+3 #2 Reviewer: lil mama, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient) 2019-03-01 12:59
Photosensitive. Had a dark tan this summer! Can never seem to get my level therapeutic even though I take as directed. Working on shrink fungal infection of lung
+3 #1 Reviewer: emzmom, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2018-10-28 01:47
I am on my third series of V-fend for ABPA after a mass in my lung in 2009. I have successfully treated the ABPA, but each time developed allergic reactions. The allergic reactions were masked by taking prednisone in tandem with the v-fend. Each allergic reaction has been more severe. This time I have to find another means of treatment for ABPA, the next treatment of v-fend could kill me.

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