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Pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Capvaxive

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 23, 2024.

Pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine Pregnancy Warnings

The manufacturer makes no recommendation regarding use during pregnancy.

US FDA pregnancy category: Not assigned.

Risk summary: There are insufficient data available on use of this drug in pregnancy to inform a drug related risk.

Animal studies of a dose equivalent to a single human dose given on 4 occasions (twice prior to mating, once during gestation, and once during lactation) showed no evidence of developmental harm to the fetus. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.

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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Pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine Breastfeeding Warnings

The manufacturer makes no recommendation regarding use during lactation.

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

Comments:
-There is no information regarding this drug on the presence in human milk, the effects on a breastfed infant, or effects on milk production.
-The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for this medication as well as any potential adverse effects from this drug or the underlying maternal condition.

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References for pregnancy information

  1. (2024) "Product Information. Capvaxive PF Prefilled Syringe (cvx 327) (pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine (cvx 327))." Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2024) "Product Information. Capvaxive PF Prefilled Syringe (cvx 327) (pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine (cvx 327))." Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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