Vincristine use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Vincristine: Oncovin, Vincasar PFS
Vincristine Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Most sources consider breastfeeding to be contraindicated during maternal antineoplastic drug therapy.
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
In a 4-month-old, neutropenia was probably caused by cyclophosphamide in a mother 9 days after the last of 6 weekly doses of 800 mg cyclophosphamide intravenously, 2 mg vincristine intravenously and daily doses of 30 mg of prednisolone orally. Neutropenia persisted at least 12 days and was accompanied by a brief episode of diarrhea.[1] The contribution of vincristine to the neutropenia cannot be determined.
Possible Effects on Lactation
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
Dependent on the condition being treated.
References
1. Amato D, Niblett JS. Neutropenia from cyclophosphamide in breast milk. Med J Aust. 1977;1:383-4.
Vincristine Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
57-22-7
Drug Class
- Antineoplastic Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
278
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2007-12-27
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See Also...
- Vincristine use during Pregnancy
- Vincristine Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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