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CASRN: 557795-19-4
Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the clinical use of sunitinib during breastfeeding. Because sunitinib and its metabolite are over 90% bound to plasma proteins, the amount in milk is likely to be low. However, one of its metabolites has a half-life of up to 110 hours, and might accumulate in the infant. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during sunitinib therapy and for at least 4 weeks 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
Sunitinib
CAS Registry Number
557795-19-4
Drug Class
- Breast Feeding
- Antineoplastic Agents
- Enzyme Inhibitors
- Protein Kinase Inhibitors
- Signal Transduction Inhibitors
- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
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