What should I Know Regarding Pregnancy, Nursing and Administering Relpax to Children or the Elderly?

If you are pregnant

  • Not Recommended:
  • If you are nursing

  • Precaution: LOW LEVELS EXCRETED; COMPATIBLE PER BRIGGS
  • If you are an adult over 60

  • management or monitoring precaution: Hepatic-Elderly patients are more likely to have decreased hepatic function thus potentially decreasing drug clearance. Cardiovascular-Hypertensive effects may be more pronounced in the elderly and increase the risk for cardiovascular events in those with cardiovascular disease. Avoid use of the drug in any patient with a cerebrovascular syndrome.
  • Pediatric use

  • Severe Precaution: No established efficacy in pediatrics.
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