Apraclonidine ophthalmic Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Iopidine

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 3, 2023.

Apraclonidine ophthalmic Pregnancy Warnings

This drug is only recommended for use during pregnancy when there are no alternatives and the benefit outweighs the risk.

AU TGA pregnancy category: B3
US FDA pregnancy category: Not formally assigned to a pregnancy category.

Risk summary: There are no adequate data available on use of this drug in pregnant women to inform of a drug-related risk.

Animal studies have shown oral formulations of this drug to be embryotoxic at maternally toxic doses. There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women.

AU TGA pregnancy category B3: Drugs which have been taken by only a limited number of pregnant women and women of childbearing age, without an increase in the frequency of malformation or other direct or indirect harmful effects on the human fetus having been observed. Studies in animals have shown evidence of an increased occurrence of fetal damage, the significance of which is considered uncertain in humans.

US FDA pregnancy category Not Assigned: The US FDA has amended the pregnancy labeling rule for prescription drug products to require labeling that includes a summary of risk, a discussion of the data supporting that summary, and relevant information to help health care providers make prescribing decisions and counsel women about the use of drugs during pregnancy. Pregnancy categories A, B, C, D, and X are being phased out.

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Apraclonidine ophthalmic Breastfeeding Warnings

Use is not recommended and a decision should be made to discontinue breastfeeding or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Data not available

Comments:
-The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.
-Patients using this drug during lactation may decrease systemic absorption by placing pressure over the tear duct for at least 1 minute after administration, and removing excessive solution with absorbent tissue.
-Some experts state that the nursing infant should be monitored for changes in behavior.

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