Recommendations made
pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.
Is it allowed to take Bosentan during lactation? |
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Indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Pharmacokinetic data (moderately high molecular weight and high percentage of protein binding capacity) make it unlikely a milk passage in significant amounts.Low oral bioavailability hinders its passage from the ingested milk to infant's plasma, except in preterm and immediate neonatal period that may show an increased intestinal permeability. Although no samples have been taken to analyze the concentration in breast milk, a 30 weeks old premature infant who was breastfed for 2-and-a-half months, while his mother was treated with Bosentan and Sildenafil, did not present side-effects. It is approved for Pediatric use from 1-year-old or 10 kg to higher, but there are not published data on neonatal indication. It would be preferred a safer alternative until more data is available about this drug regarding breastfeeding, especially during the neonatal period and in case of prematurity. |
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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 Bosentan:Scientific literature
The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:- http://pediamecum.es/bosentan/
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19523174
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17701214
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16216850
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15869069
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16098438
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15568889
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12709727
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