The Basics
What is Eletriptan?
Used to treat the symptoms of migraine headaches.
Brand names for Eletriptan
Relpax
How Eletriptan is classified
Serotonin Agonists, Vasoconstrictor Agents, Serotonin 5-HT1 Receptor Agonists, Triptans
Eletriptan During Pregnancy
Eletriptan 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 Eletriptan while pregnant
N/A
Taking Eletriptan While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Eletriptan?
Limited information indicates that a maternal dose of eletriptan up to 80 mg daily produce low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants, especially if the infant is older than 2 months.
Maternal / infant drug levels
Limited information indicates that a maternal dose of eletriptan up to 80 mg daily produce low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants, especially if the infant is older than 2 months.
Possible effects of Eletriptan on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Eletriptan
Sumatriptan.
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. FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. NDA 21-016. Clinical pharmacology and biopharmaceutics reviews. http://www.fda.gov/cder/foi/nda/2002/21016_Relpax_BioPharmr.pdf. 2002;8-9. Accessed 11/3/03.
Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
