Summary of use during lactation
Limited information indicates that maternal verteporfin doses of 6 mg per square meter produce low levels in milk. Withholding breastfeeding for 24 to 48 hours after verteporfin administration should minimize risk to the breastfed infant.
Drug levels in milk and infant serum
Maternal Levels. According to the manufacturer, verteporfin and its diacid metabolite were found in the breastmilk of one woman after a 6 mg per square meter IV infusion. The verteporfin levels in breastmilk were up to 66% of the corresponding plasma levels and became unmeasurable (<2 mcg/L) within 24 hours. The diacid metabolite had lower peak breastmilk concentrations, but persisted up to at least 48 hours. 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.
Source: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®), National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NCBI Bookshelf. Check LactMed for the most recent revision.
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