Acalabrutinib Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the clinical use of acalabrutinib during breastfeeding. Because acalabrutinib is over 97% bound to plasma proteins, and the half-life of the drug and metabolite are less than 7 hours, the amount in milk is likely to be low. However, the protein binding of the active metabolite is not known and the manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during acalabrutinib therapy and for at least 2 weeks after the final 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
Acalabrutinib
CAS Registry Number
1420477-60-6
Drug Class
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Breast Feeding
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Lactation
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Antineoplastic Agents
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Enzyme Inhibitors
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Protein Kinase Inhibitors
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Signal Transduction Inhibitors
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Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
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