Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Bosutinib usage in lactation

No information is available on the clinical use of bosutinib during breastfeeding. Because bosutinib is 96% bound to plasma proteins, the amount in milk is likely to be low. However, its half-life is about 22 hours and it might accumulate in the infant. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during bosutinib therapy.

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