Is Midecamycin compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Midecamycin?

Midecamycin

March 24, 2015 (Low Risk)

It is a Macrolide-type antibiotic.

At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found.

A high molecular weight makes excretion into breast milk be very unlikely.

Until more data on this medication is available, safer alternative drugs are preferred, especially in such critical age periods.

Be aware of false negative results of bacterial cultures from febrile infants, that may occur when breastfeeding mothers are taking antibiotics.

Alternatives

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Synonyms

  • ミデカマイシン
  • Midecamycin Acetate
  • Miocamycin
  • Miokamycin
  • Ponsinomycin
  • ميديكاميسين
  • Мидекамицин
  • 麦迪霉素

Drug trade names

References

  1. Midecamicina. Ficha técnica. 1999 Full text (in our servers)
  2. Periti P, Mazzei T, Mini E, Novelli A. Clinical pharmacokinetic properties of the macrolide antibiotics. Effects of age and various pathophysiological states (Part I). Clin Pharmacokinet. 1989Abstract