Oxygen-15 use while Breastfeeding
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Oxygen-15 Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Information in this record refers to the use of oxygen-15 radiopharmaceuticals as diagnostic agents. United States and international authorities state that breastfeeding need not be interrupted after administration of radiopharmaceuticals containing oxygen-15.[1,2]
Drug Levels
Oxygen 15 decays by positron emission with a half-life of 2.04 minutes.[2]
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.
References
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Mattsson S, Johansson L, Leide Svegborn S, et al. Radiation dose to patients from radiopharmaceuticals: A compendium of current information related to frequently used substances. ICRP Publication 128. Annex D. Recommendations on breast-feeding interruptions. Ann ICRP 2015;44:7-321. [PubMed: 26069086]
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Dilsizian V, Metter D, Palestro C, Zanzonico P. Advisory Committee on Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI) Sub-Committee on Nursing Mother Guidelines for the Medical Administration of Radioactive Material. Final report submitted: January 31, 2019. 2019. https://www
.nrc.gov/docs /ML1903/ML19038A498.pdf
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Oxygen-15
CAS Registry Number
13982-43-9
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Milk, Human
Radiopharmaceuticals
Oxygen Radioisotopes
Diagnostic Agents
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