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CASRN: 231277-92-2
Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the clinical use of lapatinib during breastfeeding. Because lapatinib is more than 99% bound to plasma proteins, the amount in milk is likely to be low. However, its half-life is about 24 hours and it might accumulate in the infant. It is also given in combination with capecitabine, which may increase the risk to the infant. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during lapatinib therapy and for 1 week 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.
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Lapatinib
CAS Registry Number
231277-92-2
Drug Class
- Breast Feeding
- Lactation
- Antineoplastic Agents
- Enzyme Inhibitors
- Protein Kinase Inhibitors
- Signal Transduction Inhibitors
- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
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