Exametazime Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Ceretec, Drax Exametazime

Exametazime Pregnancy Warnings

FDA pregnancy category: C

Potential benefit should outweigh the potential risk.

Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted.

It is not known whether Tc99m exametazime can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or if it can affect reproductive capacity.

FDA pregnancy category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

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Exametazime Breastfeeding Warnings

The manufacturer recommends formula feedings for 60 hours following administration.

Breast-feeding is not recommended during use of exametazime.

Excreted into human milk: Yes (technetium Tc99m); unknown (exametazime)
Excreted into animal milk: Unknown

The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.

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Further information

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