| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6100326 | Journal of Crohn's and Colitis | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Current available data indicate that infliximab is not transferred in breast milk. ⺠The present study shows that infliximab can be detected in the breast milk of nursing mothers. ⺠The level of infliximab in breast milk is low, at 1/200th of its level in maternal serum. ⺠The clinical and immunological impact of the newborn's exposure to this miniscule amount of infliximab has yet to be determined. ⺠Infliximab-treated patients should weigh these findings versus the health benefits of breast-feeding when deciding whether to nurse their babies.
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Authors
Shomron Ben-Horin, Miri Yavzori, Uri Kopylov, Orit Picard, Ella Fudim, Rami Eliakim, Yehuda Chowers, Alon Lang,