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Is it allowed to take Indium-111 during lactation? |
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Pump-out breast milk and keep it in refrigerator for some days before procedure. After test is done, keep-on pumping the breast (to stimulate milk production), and, dispose it for 8 to 24 hours (1 week if dose is 20 Mbq=0,5mCi). Feed the baby with stored milk.(Choose the shortest half-life span radionucleotide as possible) |
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Types of risk
VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...
LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...
HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...
VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...
Synonyms
Trade Names
The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Indium-111:Scientific literature
The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/arsac-notes-for-guidance
- https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/492127/ARSAC_NfG_2016.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19154964
- http://www.bmap.ucla.edu/docs/ICRP_106_RadiationDosetoPatientsfromRadiopharmaceuticals_vol38_2008.pdf
- https://scp.nrc.gov/narmtoolbox/nureg1556vol9_rev2_012408.pdf