Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use 111In Ibritumomab tiuxetan? Is 111In Ibritumomab tiuxetan safe for nursing mother and child? Does 111In Ibritumomab tiuxetan extracts into breast milk? Does 111In Ibritumomab tiuxetan has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can 111In Ibritumomab tiuxetan influence milk supply or can 111In Ibritumomab tiuxetan decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About 111In Ibritumomab tiuxetan usage in lactation

Information in this record refers to the use of 111In Ibritumomab tiuxetan as a diagnostic agent. No information is available on the use of 111In Ibritumomab tiuxetan during breastfeeding. Because of the long half-life of indium 111 and the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, the manufacturer recommends not administering the drug in women who wish to continue breastfeeding. If the drug is administered to a nursing mother, breastfeeding should be discontinued. If the drug is given, breastfeeding should be discontinued.

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