Is Encorafenib Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Encorafenib? Is Encorafenib safe for nursing mother and child? Does Encorafenib extracts into breast milk? Does Encorafenib has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Encorafenib influence milk supply or can Encorafenib decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Encorafenib usage in lactation
No information is available on the clinical use of encorafenib during breastfeeding. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during encorafenib therapy and for at least 2 weeks after the final dose.
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