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Riociguat

Last Revision: October 18, 2021.

CASRN: 625115-55-1

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Drug Levels and Effects

Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the clinical use of riociguat during breastfeeding. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be avoided during riociguat use. The drug should be absent from breastmilk 3 days after the last dose.

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

Riociguat

CAS Registry Number

625115-55-1

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Enzyme Activators

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Bookshelf ID: NBK574776PMID: 34699155

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