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Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
Information in this record refers to the use of (14C)-glycocholic acid as a diagnostic agent. Breastfeeding does not need to be suspended after administration of (14C)-glycocholic acid.[1,2]
Drug Levels
Carbon 14 is a low-energy beta emitter with a physical half-life of about 5730 years. (14C)- glycocholic acid has an effective half-life of 143 hours. Approximately 9.2% of the injected radioactivity is excreted into breastmilk.[1]
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
- 1.
- Leide-Svegborn S, Ahlgren L, Johansson L, et al. Excretion of radionuclides in human breast milk after nuclear medicine examinations. Biokinetic and dosimetric data and recommendations on breastfeeding interruption. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2016;43:808–21. [PubMed: 26732471]
- 2.
- 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. Annex D. Recommendations on breast-feeding interruptions. Ann ICRP. 2015;44(2) Suppl:319–21. [PubMed: 26069086]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
(14C)-Glycocholic Acid
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Radiopharmaceuticals
Carbon Radioisotopes
Diagnostic Agents
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