Alteplase Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: Activase, Cathflo Activase
Medically reviewed by drugclasses.com. Last updated on Jun 3, 2024.
Alteplase Pregnancy Warnings
Alteplase has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Alteplase has been shown to be embryocidal in rabbits at intravenous doses two times the human dose for AMI. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Alteplase is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Alteplase Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of alteplase into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering alteplase to nursing women.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- (2001) "Product Information. Activase (alteplase)." Genentech
References for breastfeeding information
- (2001) "Product Information. Activase (alteplase)." Genentech
Further information
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