Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the use of cariprazine during breastfeeding. Until more data become available, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Drug Levels

Cariprazine is metabolized to two major active metabolites with a half-life of 2 to 4 days. Desmethylcariprazine has a half-life of 1 to 2 days, and didesmethylcariprazine has a half-life of 1 to 3 weeks. Both are considered to be equipotent to cariprazine. The drug and metabolites are all >90% bound to plasma proteins.

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. Cariprazine has little to no effect on serum prolactin levels.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

Haloperidol, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone

Substance Name

Cariprazine

CAS Registry Number

839712-12-8

Drug Class

• Breast Feeding
• Lactation
• Antipsychotic Agents