Summary of use during lactation
No published experience exists with miglustat during breastfeeding. Because of the lack of information and its side effect profile, most sources, including the manufacturer, consider breastfeeding to be contraindicated during maternal miglustat therapy.[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
Alglucerase, Imiglucerase, Taliglucerase Alfa
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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