Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Verteporfin? Is Verteporfin safe for nursing mother and child? Does Verteporfin extracts into breast milk? Does Verteporfin has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Verteporfin influence milk supply or can Verteporfin decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About Verteporfin usage in lactation

Limited information indicates that maternal verteporfin doses of 6 mg per square meter produce low levels in milk. Withholding breastfeeding for 24 to 48 hours after verteporfin administration should minimize risk to the breastfed infant.
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