The Basics
What is Carbenicillin Indanyl Disodium?
Used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.
Brand names for Carbenicillin Indanyl Disodium
Geocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Disodium is classified
Anti-Infective Agents, Antibacterial Agents, Penicillins
Carbenicillin Indanyl Disodium During Pregnancy
Carbenicillin Indanyl Disodium pregnancy category
Category BNote 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 Carbenicillin Indanyl Disodium while pregnant
N/A
Taking Carbenicillin Indanyl Disodium While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Carbenicillin Indanyl Disodium?
Limited information indicates that carbenicillin produces low levels in milk that are not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Occasionally disruption of the infant’s gastrointestinal flora, resulting in diarrhea or thrush have been reported with penicillins, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated. Carbenicillin indanyl disodium is acceptable in nursing mothers.
Maternal / infant drug levels
Limited information indicates that carbenicillin produces low levels in milk that are not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Occasionally disruption of the infant’s gastrointestinal flora, resulting in diarrhea or thrush have been reported with penicillins, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated. Carbenicillin indanyl disodium is acceptable in nursing mothers.
Possible effects of Carbenicillin Indanyl Disodium on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Carbenicillin Indanyl Disodium
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/NBK501922/1. Matsuda S. Transfer of antibiotics into maternal milk. Biol Res Pregnancy. 1984;5:57-60. PMID: 6743732
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