CASRN: 4697-36-3
Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
Carbenicillin indanyl disodium is no longer marketed. Limited information indicates that carbenicillin produces low levels in milk that are not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Occasionally disruption of the infant's gastrointestinal flora, resulting in diarrhea or thrush have been reported with penicillins, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated. Carbenicillin indanyl disodium is acceptable in nursing mothers.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Milk levels have not been reported after oral doses of carbenicillin. After a single 1 gram intramuscular dose of carbenicillin in 3 women, milk levels averaged between 0.1 and 0.24 mg/L over the first 6 hours after the dose. Peak milk levels occurred 4 hours after the intramuscular dose.[1]
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
References
- 1.
- Matsuda S. Transfer of antibiotics into maternal milk. Biol Res Pregnancy Perinatol 1984;5:57-60. [PubMed: 6743732]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Carbenicillin Indanyl Disodium
CAS Registry Number
4697-36-3
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Milk, Human
Anti-Infective Agents
Antibacterial Agents
Penicillins
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Publication Details
Publication History
Last Revision: November 15, 2024.
Copyright
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Publisher
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda (MD)
NLM Citation
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; 2006-. Carbenicillin Indanyl Disodium. [Updated 2024 Nov 15].