The Basics
What is Carbon- 11?
Used to allow imaging of tissue using a PET / CT scanner.
Brand names for Carbon- 11
Na
How Carbon- 11 is classified
Carbon Radioisotopes, Radiopharmaceuticals, Diagnostic Agents
Carbon- 11 During Pregnancy
Carbon- 11 pregnancy category
Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Carbon- 11 while pregnant
N/A
Taking Carbon- 11 While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Carbon- 11?
Information in this record refers to the use of carbon 11 radiopharmaceuticals as diagnostic agents. The International Commission on Radiological Protection also recommends that breastfeeding need not be interrupted after administration of radiopharmaceuticals containing carbon-11.[1]
Maternal / infant drug levels
Information in this record refers to the use of carbon 11 radiopharmaceuticals as diagnostic agents. The International Commission on Radiological Protection also recommends that breastfeeding need not be interrupted after administration of radiopharmaceuticals containing carbon-11.[1]
Possible effects of Carbon- 11 on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Carbon- 11
None listed
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/1. 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. PMID: 26069086
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