Ciclesonide (inhalation) Pregnancy Warnings
Use is not recommended unless the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus
AU TGA pregnancy category: B3
US FDA pregnancy category: C
Comments:
-Asthma should be closely monitored and medication adjusted as necessary to maintain optimal asthma control in pregnant women.
-Infants exposed to corticosteroids in utero should be observed for signs and symptoms of hypoadrenalism.
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Ciclesonide (inhalation) Breastfeeding Warnings
Benefit should outweigh risk
Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Yes
Comment: Inhaled corticosteroids are generally considered acceptable to use during breastfeeding as the amount, if excreted into breastmilk, would probably be too small to affect a breastfed infant.
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