No information is available on the clinical use of cemiplimab during breastfeeding. Because cemiplimab is a large protein molecule with a molecular weight of about 146,000 Da, the amount in milk is likely to be very low.[1] It is also likely to be partially destroyed in the infant's gastrointestinal tract and absorption by the infant is probably minimal.[2] The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during cemiplimab therapy and for 4 months after the last dose.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
References
1.
Stratigakis A, Paty D, Zou P, et al. A regression approach for assessing large molecular drug concentration in breast milk. Reprod Breed 2023;3:199-207. doi:10.1016/j.repbre.2023.10.003 [CrossRef]
2.
Anderson PO. Monoclonal antibodies during breastfeeding. Breastfeed Med 2021;16:591-3. [PubMed: 33956488]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Cemiplimab
CAS Registry Number
1801342-60-8
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Milk, Human
Antibodies, Monoclonal
Antineoplastic Agents
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