Dactinomycin Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the use of dactinomycin during breastfeeding. Most sources consider breastfeeding to be contraindicated during maternal antineoplastic drug therapy. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during dactinomycin therapy and for 14 days 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
Dactinomycin
CAS Registry Number
50-76-0
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Antineoplastic Agents
Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
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