Remicade (according to Tom Hale) was undetectible in breast milk 24 hours after infusion. Size of molecule probably too large to get into breast milk. Similar pharmakodynamics - if molecular size so large must be administered parenterally (not orally) may not be available by gi transfer - which milk is.
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Is it safe to breastfeed after remicade infusion?Pt is getting Remicade infusion every 8 weeks.should she dump her milk?
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