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CASRN: 56180-94-0
Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because less than 2% of a dose of acarbose is absorbed from the mother's gastrointestinal tract, it is unlikely that any drug reaches the infant through breastmilk.[1]
Drug Levels
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.
References
- 1.
- Everett JA. Use of oral antidiabetic agents during breastfeeding. J Hum Lact 1997;13:319-21. [PubMed: 9429368]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Acarbose
CAS Registry Number
56180-94-0
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Milk, Human
Hypoglycemic Agents
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- Radiosynthesis of [14C]acarbose.[Arzneimittelforschung. 1989]Radiosynthesis of [14C]acarbose.Maul W, Müller L, Pfitzner J, Rauenbusch E, Schutt H. Arzneimittelforschung. 1989 Oct; 39(10):1251-3.
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- Pharmacokinetics of acarbose. Part II: Distribution to and elimination from tissues and organs following single or repeated administration of [14C]acarbose to rats and dogs.[Arzneimittelforschung. 1989]Pharmacokinetics of acarbose. Part II: Distribution to and elimination from tissues and organs following single or repeated administration of [14C]acarbose to rats and dogs.Ahr HJ, Krause HP, Siefert HM, Steinke W, Weber H. Arzneimittelforschung. 1989 Oct; 39(10):1261-7.
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