Pilocarpine, pilocarpine hydrochloride, pilocarpine nitrate (monograph) Pregnancy Warnings
Animal studies have showed reproductive toxicity. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
AU TGA pregnancy category B3: Drugs which have been taken by only a limited number of pregnant women and women of childbearing age, without an increase in the frequency of malformation or other direct or indirect harmful effects on the human fetus having been observed. Studies in animals have shown evidence of
US FDA pregnancy category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
AU TGA pregnancy category: B3
US FDA pregnancy category: C
Comments:
-This drug may be systemically absorbed and mothers using this drug may give birth to infants with signs mimicking neonatal meningitis such as restlessness, convulsions, diaphoresis, and hypothermia.
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Pilocarpine, pilocarpine hydrochloride, pilocarpine nitrate (monograph) Breastfeeding Warnings
AU/UK: A decision should be made to discontinue breastfeeding or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
US: Caution is recommended.
Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Data not available
Comments: The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.
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