Last update Aug. 2, 2022

Acamprosate Calcium

Likely Compatibility

Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.

GABA-Acid Agonist use to treat alcohol addicted patients. Oral administration three times a day.

On latest update no published data about breastfeeding were found.

Pharmacokinetic data indicates that drug excretion into breast milk in significant amount can occur but oral absorption would be minimal (Even more reduced, with food) and possible side effects are not serious.

Expert authors consider the use of this medication probably compatible during breastfeeding. (Hale Briggs 2015)

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Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Oral Bioavail. 11 %
Molecular weight 401 daltons
Protein Binding 0 %
VD 1 - 1.6 l/Kg
T½ 20 - 33 hours

References

  1. Hale TW. Medications & Mothers' Milk. 1991- . Springer Publishing Company. Available from https://www.halesmeds.com Consulted on April 10, 2024 Full text (link to original source)
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, Towers CV, Forinash AB. Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation: A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk. Wolters Kluwer Health. Tenth edition (acces on line) 2015
  3. Acamprosate Data Sheet (FDA) 2010 Full text (in our servers)
  4. Acamprosato Ficha técnica 2008 Full text (in our servers)

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