No information is available on the use of carmustine during breastfeeding. Most sources consider breastfeeding to be contraindicated during maternal antineoplastic drug therapy, especially alkylating agents such as carmustine.[1] The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during carmustine therapy and for 1 month 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
Some evidence indicates that carmustine can increase serum prolactin.[2] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
References
1.
Pistilli B, Bellettini G, Giovannetti E, et al. Chemotherapy, targeted agents, antiemetics and growth-factors in human milk: How should we counsel cancer patients about breastfeeding? Cancer Treat Rev. 2013;39:207–11. [PubMed: 23199900]
2.
Constine LS, Rubin P, Woolf PD, et al. Hyperprolactinemia and hypothyroidism following cytotoxic therapy for central nervous system malignancies. J Clin Oncol. 1987;5:1841–51. [PubMed: 3681371]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Carmustine
CAS Registry Number
154-93-8
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
Nitrosourea Compounds
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