Risk Summary
There are no available data on Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride Injection use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of major birth defects and miscarriage. In published reports, heparin exposure during pregnancy did not show evidence of an increased risk of adverse maternal or fetal outcomes in humans (see Data). Consider the benefits and risks of Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride Injection for the mother and possible risks to the fetus when prescribing Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride Injection.
The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2–4% and 15–20%, respectively.
Human Data
The maternal and fetal outcomes associated with uses of heparin via various dosing methods and administration routes during pregnancy have been investigated in numerous studies. These studies generally reported normal deliveries with no maternal or fetal bleeding and no other complications.
Animal Data
In a published study conducted in rats and rabbits, pregnant animals received heparin intravenously during organogenesis at a dose of 10,000 USP units/kg/day, approximately >50 times the human daily dose. The number of early resorptions increased in both species. There was no evidence of teratogenic effects.
Risk Summary
There is no information regarding the presence of heparin in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Due to its large molecular weight, heparin is not likely to be excreted in human milk.
The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride Injection and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride Injection or from the underlying maternal condition [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)].
A higher incidence of bleeding has been reported in patients over 60 years of age, especially women [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
Risk Summary
There are no available data on Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride Injection use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of major birth defects and miscarriage. In published reports, heparin exposure during pregnancy did not show evidence of an increased risk of adverse maternal or fetal outcomes in humans (see Data). Consider the benefits and risks of Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride Injection for the mother and possible risks to the fetus when prescribing Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride Injection.
The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2–4% and 15–20%, respectively.
Human Data
The maternal and fetal outcomes associated with uses of heparin via various dosing methods and administration routes during pregnancy have been investigated in numerous studies. These studies generally reported normal deliveries with no maternal or fetal bleeding and no other complications.
Animal Data
In a published study conducted in rats and rabbits, pregnant animals received heparin intravenously during organogenesis at a dose of 10,000 USP units/kg/day, approximately >50 times the human daily dose. The number of early resorptions increased in both species. There was no evidence of teratogenic effects.
Risk Summary
There is no information regarding the presence of heparin in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Due to its large molecular weight, heparin is not likely to be excreted in human milk.
The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride Injection and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride Injection or from the underlying maternal condition [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)].
A higher incidence of bleeding has been reported in patients over 60 years of age, especially women [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
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