Is Premetrexed [Common mis-spelling] Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Premetrexed [Common mis-spelling]? Is Premetrexed [Common mis-spelling] safe for nursing mother and child? Does Premetrexed [Common mis-spelling] extracts into breast milk? Does Premetrexed [Common mis-spelling] has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Premetrexed [Common mis-spelling] influence milk supply or can Premetrexed [Common mis-spelling] decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Premetrexed [Common mis-spelling] usage in lactation
Most sources consider breastfeeding to be contraindicated during maternal high-dose antineoplastic drug therapy. The manufacturer recommends that mothers should not to breastfeed during treatment with Premetrexed [Common mis-spelling] and for one week after the last dose. Chemotherapy may adversely affect the normal microbiome and chemical makeup of breastmilk.[1] Women who receive chemotherapy during pregnancy are more likely to have difficulty nursing their infant.[2]
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