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Fostamatinib use while Breastfeeding

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 17, 2023.

Drugs containing Fostamatinib: Tavalisse

Fostamatinib Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding

Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the clinical use of fostamatinib during breastfeeding. Because the active metabolite of fostamatinib (R406) is 98.3% bound to plasma proteins, the amount in milk is likely to be low. However, the active metabolites has a half-life of 15 hours, and might accumulate in the infant. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during fostamatinib therapy and for at least 1 month after the final 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.

Substance Identification

Substance Name

Fostamatinib

CAS Registry Number

901119-35-5

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Milk, Human

Enzyme Inhibitors

Protein Kinase Inhibitors

Signal Transduction Inhibitors

Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors

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