Vedolizumab

Review
In: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; 2006.
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Excerpt

Maternal vedolizumab injections appear to produce low levels in breastmilk and to not adversely affect the nursing infant. Because vedolizumab is a large protein molecule with a molecular weight of about 147,000 Da, the amount in milk is likely to be very low.[1] It is also likely to be partially destroyed in the infant's gastrointestinal tract and absorption by the infant is probably minimal.[2] Additionally, vedolizumab does not affect SIgA, SIgM levels in milk in women with inflammatory bowel disease. Most experts and guidelines consider vedolizumab to be probably acceptable during nursing.[3-6] Until more data become available, vedolizumab should be used with caution during breastfeeding, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Waiting for at least 2 weeks postpartum to resume therapy may minimize transfer to the infant.[7]

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