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Rоckville, МD, USА.


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

Synthetic nucleoside which is analogue of guanine, structurally very closed related to acyclovir.Indicated for the treatment and prevention of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in immunocompromised patients. At latest update no published data on excretion into breast milk were found. It is used in newborns and premature who are affected with CMV infection.Its low oral bioavailability hinders the passage from ingested milk towards the infant’s plasma, except in preterm babies and immediate neonatal period, which may show an increased intestinal permeability.

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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...

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Comments  

+3 #1 Reviewer: transplant, 65-74 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient) 2017-01-06 03:22
I have been on this drug for 12 years and have not had one side effect. Your short evaluation of this drug makes no sense. It only serves to make people fearful to take this drug when they need it. I would hope you would be more complete on your information on all drugs people look into.

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