Revefenacin

The Basics

What is Revefenacin?

Used to control wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Brand names for Revefenacin

Yupelri

How Revefenacin is classified

Parasympatholytics, Muscarinic Antagonists, Bronchodilator Agents

Revefenacin During Pregnancy

Revefenacin 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 Revefenacin while pregnant

N/A

Taking Revefenacin While Breastfeeding

What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Revefenacin?

No information is available on the use of revefenacin during breastfeeding. Because the drug is only 3% absorbed orally, it is unlikely to affect the breastfed infant. Long-term use of revefenacin might reduce milk production or milk letdown. During long-term use, observe for signs of decreased lactation (e.g., insatiety, poor weight gain).

Maternal / infant drug levels

No information is available on the use of revefenacin during breastfeeding. Because the drug is only 3% absorbed orally, it is unlikely to affect the breastfed infant. Long-term use of revefenacin might reduce milk production or milk letdown. During long-term use, observe for signs of decreased lactation (e.g., insatiety, poor weight gain).

Possible effects of Revefenacin on milk supply

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Possible alternatives to Revefenacin

Aclidinium, Tiotropium, Umeclidinium.