Is Topotecan Actavis Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Topotecan Actavis? Is Topotecan Actavis safe for nursing mother and child? Does Topotecan Actavis extracts into breast milk? Does Topotecan Actavis has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Topotecan Actavis influence milk supply or can Topotecan Actavis decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Topotecan Actavis usage in lactation
Most sources consider breastfeeding to be contraindicated during maternal high-dose antineoplastic drug therapy. The manufacturer recommends that women not breastfeed during treatment with Topotecan Actavis and for 1 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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