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

Monoclonal antibody which is an immunoglobulin G with anti-CD20 activity that contains 664 amino acids. Indicated for treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hodgkin Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia. At latest update relevant data on breastfeeding were not found. Because of a high molecular weight, excretion into breast milk is very unlikely. Its low oral bioavailability makes that serum levels in the infant that could be originated from milk absorption are to be absent or scanty, except in premature infants or in the early period after birth in which gut absorption may be increased. Many reports have not shown harmful effects in the infant after long-lasting intrauterine exposure . However, despite it is thought to be safe while breastfeeding, and, until more data on this drug is available, in cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis a known safer alternative should be used.

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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 #4 Reviewer: TJ0178, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2018-09-09 01:52
I had my second treatment yesterday. I have a moderate headache today and fatigue. The last treatment on about the 4th day after treatment, the fatigue went away. It is still too early for me to know the effectiveness of these treatments .I was on different biological for 5 years and I did not improve but continued to get worse . My Dr has high hopes that I will have good improvement.
+3 #3 Reviewer: Renee, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2018-09-01 03:32
Just had my 1st infusion and had no side effects.
+3 #2 Reviewer: jane freeman, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2017-10-25 04:09
after first infusion started breathing problems they went ahead with second one ended up with bronchtis and terrible shortness of breath now on three inhalers and antibotics not much improvement
+3 #1 Reviewer: gwen, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient) 2017-02-07 08:15
had RA for 28yrs infliximab worked for 8yrs , had 6 infusions of retuximab , shingles and rashes are a problem but the drug does work , long term steriod use together with others doesnt help my particular case , im down for my 19th opp in july 2012 on my spine , it has been delayed due to the retuximab (have to wait 3 months after infusion)methatrexate and leflunomide must be stopped for 3 wks too.

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