I am taking adfrar 40 injection for AS and breastfeeding my 2 years old son at night. Can it be harmful to my son? What to do if it is?

Dr. Sujatha RajnikanthGynaecologist18yrs exp

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Hi Lybrate-user, The drug transfers into breast milk in small amounts but is not likely absorbed by the infant. Most experts state that adalimumab is likely compatible with breastfeeding. No adverse effects or developmental abnormalities have been reported in infants exposed to adalimumab monotherapy during breastfeeding. Although no infant side effects have been reported during mono therapy with immunosuppressive biologic, the mother can monitor the child for signs and symptoms of infection or gastrointestinal irritation. There are currently no recommendations or requirements for laboratory monitoring of the infant during exposure to these medications.  

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