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Is it allowed to take F18-FDG during lactation? |
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Radioisotope for PET scanning. Pump-out breast milk and store it in refrigerator for some days before testing. After test is done, keep-on pumping milk and dispose it for the next 12-24 hours. Use stored milk to feed the baby. Choose the shortest half-life span radionucleotid 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...
Scientific literature
The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23359660
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23690704
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22691511
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20167792
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20713861
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21051652
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19154964
- http://www.bmap.ucla.edu/docs/ICRP_106_RadiationDosetoPatientsfromRadiopharmaceuticals_vol38_2008.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11483686