Epoprostenol

Publication Details

CASRN: 35121-78-9

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Drug Levels and Effects

Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the use of epoprostenol during breastfeeding. The half-life of epoprostenol is 6 minutes or less. It is unlikely that clinically important amounts of epoprostenol are excreted into milk and absorbed by the breastfed infant.

Drug Levels

Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

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.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

(Pulmonary Artery Hypertension) Bosentan, Nitric Oxide, Sildenafil, Treprostinil

Substance Identification

Substance Name

Epoprostenol

CAS Registry Number

35121-78-9

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Milk, Human

Antihypertensive Agents

Cardiovascular Agents

Prostaglandins, Synthetic

Vasodilator Agents

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