The Basics
What is Clopidogrel?
used to prevent blood clots and heart attacks, especially in people with peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease, and cerebrovascular disease
Brand names for Clopidogrel
Plavix
How Clopidogrel is classified
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors, Purinergic P2Y Receptor Antagonists
Clopidogrel During Pregnancy
Clopidogrel pregnancy category
Category N/ANote 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 Clopidogrel while pregnant
N/A
Taking Clopidogrel While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Clopidogrel?
No published information is available on the use of clopidogrel during breastfeeding. The manufacturer reports that no adverse effects have been observed in breastfed infants with maternal clopidogrel use during lactation in a small number of postmarketing cases. Since no published information is available on the use of clopidogrel during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. If it is used by a nursing mother, monitor the infant for bruising and bleeding.
Maternal / infant drug levels
No published information is available on the use of clopidogrel during breastfeeding. The manufacturer reports that no adverse effects have been observed in breastfed infants with maternal clopidogrel use during lactation in a small number of postmarketing cases. Since no published information is available on the use of clopidogrel during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. If it is used by a nursing mother, monitor the infant for bruising and bleeding.
Possible effects of Clopidogrel on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Clopidogrel
Aspirin.
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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