Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use PF-05280586? Is PF-05280586 safe for nursing mother and child? Does PF-05280586 extracts into breast milk? Does PF-05280586 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can PF-05280586 influence milk supply or can PF-05280586 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

PF-05280586 lactation summary

PF-05280586 usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for PF-05280586 is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of PF-05280586 may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that PF-05280586 may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of PF-05280586 low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using PF-05280586 We suggest monitoring child for possible reactions. It is also important to understand that side effects vary largely based on age of breastfed child and time of medication in addition to dosage.
  • Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.

Answer by Dr. Ru: About PF-05280586 usage in lactation

Monoclonal antibody which is an immunoglobulin G with anti-CD20 activity that contains 664 amino acids. Indicated for treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hodgkin Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia. At latest update relevant data on breastfeeding were not found. Because of a high molecular weight, excretion into breast milk is very unlikely. Its low oral bioavailability makes that serum levels in the infant that could be originated from milk absorption are to be absent or scanty, except in premature infants or in the early period after birth in which gut absorption may be increased. Many reports have not shown harmful effects in the infant after long-lasting intrauterine exposure . However, despite it is thought to be safe while breastfeeding, and, until more data on this drug is available, in cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis a known safer alternative should be used.

Answer by DrLact: About PF-05280586 usage in lactation

PF-05280586 is a genetically engineered chimeric murine/human monoclonal antibody that targets CD20, a B-cell-specific surface antigen. Limited data indicate that the amount in milk is very low and absorption is unlikely because it is a protein with a molecular weight of 143,860, it is probably destroyed in the infant's gastrointestinal tract.[1][2] Although 2 breastfed infants apparently experienced no adverse effects during maternal use of PF-05280586, no long-term data are available. If PF-05280586 is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding.[3] Until more data become available, PF-05280586 should be used with caution during breastfeeding, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.[4][5][6] The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during PF-05280586 therapy and for 6 months after the last dose.

PF-05280586 Side Effects in Breastfeeding

A woman received PF-05280586 375 mg/square meter once weekly for 4 weeks beginning at week 30 of gestation. Her infant was born at 40 weeks of gestation and was exclusively breastfed with no major health issues. At 4 months of age, the infant's B-cell population and immunoglobulin levels did not appear to be affected.[7] A woman received an IV infusion of 1000 mg of PF-05280586 at about 3 months postpartum. Her infant who was fully breastfed had no serious infections during the lactation period and developed normally during a 1.5 year follow-up period.[2]

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