Betrixaban and Breastfeeding

Summary of use during lactation

Betrixaban is no longer marketed in the United States. Because no information is available on the use of betrixaban during breastfeeding and the drug is orally absorbable, an alternate drug is preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.[1,2]

Drug levels in milk and infant serum

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

Effects in breastfed infants

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

Effects on lactation and breastmilk

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

Alternative drugs to consider

Acenocoumarol, Dalteparin, Enoxaparin, Heparin, Rivaroxaban, Warfarin

References

1. VanasscheT VandenbrieleC PeerlinckK Pharmacotherapy with oral Xa inhibitors for venous thromboembolism. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2015 16 645 58 25554350 PubMed
2. CohenH ArachchillageDR Beyer-WestendorfJ Direct oral anticoagulants and women. Semin Thromb Hemost 2016 42 789 97 27706531 PubMed