Gilteritinib Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on gilteritinib during breastfeeding. It is 94% bound to plasma proteins, so amounts in milk are likely to be low; however, it has a long half-life of about 113 hours. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during gilteritinib therapy and for 2 months 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
Gilteritinib
CAS Registry Number
1254053-43-4
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Antineoplastic Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
Protein Kinase Inhibitors
Signal Transduction Inhibitors
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
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