Summary of use during lactation
Fondaparinux is considered to be acceptable to use during breastfeeding.[1]
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
- BatesSM RajasekharA MiddeldorpS American Society of Hematology 2018 guidelines for management of venous thromboembolism: Venous thromboembolism in the context of pregnancy. Blood Adv 2018 2 3317 59 30482767 PubMed
Source: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®), National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NCBI Bookshelf. Check LactMed for the most recent revision.
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