Is Dasatinib safe while breastfeeding?

Here is what NIH LactMed, the U.S. National Library of Medicine's authority on medicines and breastfeeding, reports about Dasatinib. This is a summary of that source — not our own verdict.

Effects on the breastfed infant

A woman with chronic myeloid leukemia received dasatinib 100 mg daily throughout pregnancy and continuing postpartum, apparently while breastfeeding her infant (extent not stated). No adverse reactions were reported in her infant.[ 2 ]

Effects on milk supply

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Levels in milk

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.

Alternatives LactMed lists

Source: NIH LactMed (National Library of Medicine).

Educational summary of an authoritative source — not medical advice. Never start, stop, or change a medicine while breastfeeding without confirming with your doctor.