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Is it allowed to take Erlotinib during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Inhibitor of Epidermal Growth Factor receptor that acts by inhibition of tyrosine kinase phosphorylation and used for treatment of several types of cancer. At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Because of high serum protein-binding capacity, excretion into breast milk in significant amount is seemingly unlikely. If continuation of safely breastfeeding is desired without assuming high risk for potentially severe side-effects, elimination of total burden of drug should be kept. For this to happen, breastfeeding should be stopped for 10 half-lives (T ½). It means wait 15 days after the last dose before resuming breastfeeding. Meanwhile, frequent pump-and-dump is recommended for maintenance of milk production.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

Trade Names

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Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.pdr.net/drug-summary/tarceva?druglabelid=2076
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16890575

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