Angiomax | Bivalirudin Injection Breastfeeding

There are high number of clear evidence that breastfeeding provides best nutrition that you can give to your baby. It is also evident that lactation is good for mothers health as well. Evolution has designed breastfeeding in a way that it caters all nutritional need of your child. However modern medicine is quite new for evolution, that is why mothers body is not well prepared to filter unnecessary chemical found in medicines. It becomes a necessity to figure out which drug is safe and which drug is dangerous for your newborn while nursing. In this article we will understand function of Angiomax | Bivalirudin Injection and its suitability with breastfeeding.

What is Angiomax | Bivalirudin Injection used for?


Angiomax is indicated for use as an anticoagulant for use in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) including patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis syndrome. Angiomax is a direct thrombin inhibitor indicated for use as an anticoagulant in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) including patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis syndrome (HITTS). (1)

Angiomax | Bivalirudin Injection while breastfeeding safe or not? Can there be any side effects for infant while using it during breastfeeding?

Angiomax | Bivalirudin Injection contains Bivalirudin as active ingredients, . We do not have safety rating of Bivalirudin but we do have analysis of Bivalirudin, which is used in manufacturing of Angiomax | Bivalirudin Injection. You can get a good idea about Angiomax | Bivalirudin Injection usage while breastfeeding by going through our detailed analysis as below.

Angiomax | Bivalirudin Injection Breastfeeding Analsys


Bivalirudin while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 128270-60-0

Because no information is available on the use of bivalirudin during breastfeeding, an alternate drug is preferred.[1]


What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Angiomax | Bivalirudin Injection?

We are not completely sure about safety of Angiomax | Bivalirudin Injection in breastfeeding. We would suggest you to contact your doctor or health care provider and explain your situation with Angiomax | Bivalirudin Injection. If you observe anything abnormal with your baby please call 911 or contact emergency services in your area.


I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Angiomax | Bivalirudin Injection, is it safe?

If your doctor considers Angiomax | Bivalirudin Injection safe enough to prescribe for you that means its benefits outweigh its known risks.


If I am using Angiomax | Bivalirudin Injection, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not Sure, Please check with your doctor or lactation consultant.


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Angiomax | Bivalirudin Injection in breastfeeding?

US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday

UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700

Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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