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Gadoteridol use while Breastfeeding

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 3, 2023.

Drugs containing Gadoteridol: Prohance

Gadoteridol Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding

Summary of Use during Lactation

There is no published experience with gadoteridol during breastfeeding. Guidelines developed by several professional organizations state that breastfeeding need not be disrupted after a nursing mother receives a gadolinium-containing contrast medium.[1-3] Gadoteridol is one of the most stable gadolinium agents, theoretically making it one of the safer drugs to use during breastfeeding. However, because there is no published experience with gadoteridol during breastfeeding, other agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

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.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

Gadobenate, Gadobutrol, Gadopentetate, Gadoterate

References

1.
Copel J, El-Sayed Y, Heine RP, et al. Committee Opinion No. 723: Guidelines for diagnostic imaging during pregnancy and lactation. Obstet Gynecol. 2017;130:e210–e216. [PubMed: 28937575]
2.
European Society of Urogenital Radiology. ESUR guidelines on contrast media. 2018;Version 10.0. http://www​.esur-cm.org/index.php/en/
3.
American College of Radiology Committee on Drugs and Contrast Media. Administration of contrast media to breast-feeding mothers. In, ACR manual on contrast media. 2022;Version 2022:106-7. https://www​.acr.org/Clinical-Resources​/Contrast-Manual.

Substance Identification

Substance Name

Gadoteridol

CAS Registry Number

112188-16-6

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Milk, Human

Contrast Media

Diagnostic Agents

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