Drugs in lactation Source: LactMed

Ferumoxytol and Breastfeeding

Summary of use during lactation

No information is available on the use of ferumoxytol during breastfeeding; however, the drug has been given safely to neonates intravenously as a magnetic resonance contrast agent.[1] For additional information on iron use during breastfeeding, see the monograph on Iron Salts.

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

Ferric Carboxymaltose, Ferric Derisomaltose, Iron Sucrose

References

  1. Bookwalter CA, McDonald RJ, Packard AT, et al. Contrast media in pregnant and lactating patients, from the AJR special series on contrast media. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2024;224:e243141539046138 PubMed

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