Is Torisel Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Torisel? Is Torisel safe for nursing mother and child? Does Torisel extracts into breast milk? Does Torisel has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Torisel influence milk supply or can Torisel decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Torisel usage in lactation
Torisel is a prodrug of sirolimus. Because no information is available on the use of Torisel or sirolimus during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during bevacizumab therapy and for 3 weeks following the last dose.
Alternate Drugs
Pimecrolimus(Low Risk)
Methotrexate(Low Risk)
Tacrolimus(Safe)
Mercaptopurine(Safe)
Gemcitabine(Dangerous)
Cyclosporine(Safe)
Cladribine(Dangerous)
Azathioprine(Safe)
Dimethyl fumarate(Low Risk)
Everolimus(Unsafe)
Leflunomide(Dangerous)
Fluorouracil(Dangerous)
Alemtuzumab(Low Risk)
Fingolimod(Unsafe)
Sirolimus(Unsafe)