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Deflazacort

Last Revision: December 3, 2018.

CASRN: 14484-47-0

Chemical structure

Drug Levels and Effects

Summary of Use during Lactation

Because no information is available on the use of deflazacort during breastfeeding, an alternate corticosteroid 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

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

Methylprednisolone, Prednisolone, Prednisone

Substance Identification

Substance Name

Deflazacort

CAS Registry Number

14484-47-0

Drug Class

  • Breast Feeding
  • Lactation
  • Corticosteroids, Systemic
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents

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Bookshelf ID: NBK500900PMID: 29999959

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