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CASRN: 312-48-1
Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the use of edrophonium during breastfeeding. However, because of its short half-life and quaternary ammonium structure, it is unlikely to be excreted into breastmilk or orally absorbed by the infant. Administering the drug just after breastfeeding and waiting 2 to 3 hours before breastfeeding again should avoid any adverse reactions in the 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.
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Edrophonium
CAS Registry Number
312-48-1
Drug Class
- Breast Feeding
- Cholinesterase Inhibitors
- Diagnostic Agents
- Parasympathomimetics
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