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Telithromycin

Last Revision: February 7, 2019.

CASRN: 191114-48-4

Chemical structure

Drug Levels and Effects

Summary of Use during Lactation

Because there is no published experience with telithromycin during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

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.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

Azithromycin, Clarithromycin

Substance Identification

Substance Name

Telithromycin

CAS Registry Number

191114-48-4

Drug Class

  • Breast Feeding
  • Lactation
  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Ketolides

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Bookshelf ID: NBK500689PMID: 29999748

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