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CASRN: 60205-81-4

Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
Although no published data exist on the use of ipratropium, its use produces negligible maternal serum levels and any drug in breastmilk would not be absorbed by the infant. The risk to the breastfed infant of maternal ipratropium inhalation is small.
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.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Ipratropium
CAS Registry Number
60205-81-4
Drug Class
- Breast Feeding
- Anti-Asthmatic Agents
- Bronchodilator Agents
- Muscarinic Antagonists
- Parasympatholytics
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