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Ciclesonide

Last Revision: May 15, 2024.

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CASRN: 141845-82-1

Drug Levels and Effects

Summary of Use during Lactation

Although not measured, the amounts of inhaled corticosteroids absorbed into the maternal bloodstream and excreted into breastmilk are probably too small to affect a breastfed infant. Expert opinion considers inhaled, nasal and oral corticosteroids acceptable to use during breastfeeding.[1,2]

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

None reported with any corticosteroid.

Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

(Inhalation) Beclomethasone, Budesonide

References

1.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood, Institute, National Asthma, Education, and, Prevention, Program, Asthma, and, Pregnancy, Working, Group. NAEPP expert panel report. Managing asthma during pregnancy: recommendations for pharmacologic treatment-2004 update. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2005;115:34-46. [PubMed: 15637545]
2.
Middleton PG, Gade EJ, Aguilera C, et al. ERS/TSANZ Task Force Statement on the management of reproduction and pregnancy in women with airways diseases. Eur Respir J 2020;55:1901208. [PubMed: 31699837]

Substance Identification

Substance Name

Ciclesonide

CAS Registry Number

141845-82-1

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Milk, Human

Corticosteroids, Inhaled

Glucocorticoids

Anti-Inflammatory Agents

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