Drugs in lactation Source: LactMed

Patiromer and Breastfeeding

Summary of use during lactation

Because patiromer is not orally absorbed it is unlikely to reach the breastmilk or adversely affect the breastfed infant. No special precautions are required.

Drug levels in milk and infant serum

### Summary of Use during Lactation Because patiromer is not orally absorbed it is unlikely to reach the breastmilk or adversely affect the breastfed infant. No special precautions are required. ### 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. ### Alternate Drugs to Consider Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

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

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

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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