I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Indium In 111 Pentetate? Is Indium In 111 Pentetate safe for nursing mother and child? Does Indium In 111 Pentetate extracts into breast milk? Does Indium In 111 Pentetate has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Indium In 111 Pentetate influence milk supply or can Indium In 111 Pentetate decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Information in this record refers to the use of indium In 111 pentetate as a diagnostic agent. No information is available on the use of indium In 111 pentetate during breastfeeding. [1][2][3] Because of the long half-life of indium 111 and the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, it is best to avoid the drug in women who wish to continue breastfeeding. If the drug is given, breastfeeding should be discontinued.
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