Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Neratinib usage in lactation

No information is available on the clinical use of Neratinib during breastfeeding. Because Neratinib and its metabolite are over 99% bound to plasma proteins, the amount in milk is likely to be low. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during Neratinib therapy.

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