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Alosetron Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Lotronex

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 25, 2024.

Alosetron Pregnancy Warnings

This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

US FDA pregnancy category: B

Animal models have failed to reveal evidence of impaired fertility and fetal harm at doses up to 40 mg/kg/day. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnancy.

US FDA pregnancy category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

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Alosetron Breastfeeding Warnings

Caution is recommended.

Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Yes

Comment: The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.

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See also

References for pregnancy information

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Lotronex (alosetron)." Glaxo Wellcome

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Lotronex (alosetron)." Glaxo Wellcome

Further information

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