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CASRN: 87806-31-3
Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the clinical use of porfimer during breastfeeding. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during porfimer therapy and for 5 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
Porfimer
CAS Registry Number
87806-31-3
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Milk, Human
Antineoplastic Agents
Dermatologic Agents
Photosensitizing Agents
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