Wyeth admits use of EFEXOR in lactating women cannot be recommended

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Wyeth admits use of EFEXOR in lactating women cannot be recommended

Use During Lactation

Venlafaxine and/or its metabolites are secreted in milk of lactating

rats at concentrations higher than those found in the plasma of the

dam. Venlafaxine and its metabolites have been shown to pass into

human milk. The total dose of venlafaxine and ODV ingested by breast

fed infants can be as high as 9.2% of maternal intake. Therefore,

the use of EFEXOR in lactating women cannot be recommended. Exposed

infants should be observed closely.

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Wyeth (N.Z) Limited,

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Mt Wellington

AUCKLAND

(09) 573 5100

Date of Preparation:

09 December 2003

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