The Basics
What is Palivizumab?
Used to help prevent respiratory syncytial virus.
Brand names for Palivizumab
Synagis
How Palivizumab is classified
Antibodies – Monoclonal, Antiviral Agents
Palivizumab During Pregnancy
Palivizumab pregnancy category
Category CNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Palivizumab while pregnant
N/A
Taking Palivizumab While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Palivizumab?
No information is available on the clinical use of palivizumab during breastfeeding. Because palivizumab is a large protein molecule with a molecular weight of about 148,000, the amount in milk is likely to be very low and absorption is unlikely because it will probably be destroyed in the infant’s gastrointestinal tract.
Maternal / infant drug levels
No information is available on the clinical use of palivizumab during breastfeeding. Because palivizumab is a large protein molecule with a molecular weight of about 148,000, the amount in milk is likely to be very low and absorption is unlikely because it will probably be destroyed in the infant’s gastrointestinal tract.
Possible effects of Palivizumab on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Palivizumab
None listed
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/None listed
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