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

Antibacterial carbapenem beta-lactam with indications similar to imipenem.Intravenous administration a daily dose. It is excreted in breast milk in a clinically insignificant amount (Merck 2012). Authorized pediatric use in infants from 3 months of age. Its low oral bioavailability would make it difficult for it to pass to the infant’s plasma ingesting breast milk, except in preterm infants and in the immediate neonatal period when there may be increased intestinal permeability. The possible negativity of cultures in febrile infants whose mothers take antibiotics should be taken into account, as well as the possibility of gastroenteritis due to altered intestinal flora (Benyamini 2005, Ito 1993, Kafetzis 1981).

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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...

Trade Names

The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Ertapenem Sodium:

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16044108
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8498418
  3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7246123

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