The Basics
What is d-Xylose C14?
Performed to diagnose conditions that involve malabsorption of the proximal small intestine.
Brand names for d-Xylose C14
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How d-Xylose C14 is classified
Radiopharmaceuticals, Carbon Radioisotopes, Diagnostic Agents
d-Xylose C14 During Pregnancy
d-Xylose C14 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 d-Xylose C14 while pregnant
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Taking d-Xylose C14 While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking d-Xylose C14?
Information in this record refers to the use of d-xylose C 14 as a diagnostic agent. Breastfeeding does not need to be suspended after administration of d-xylose C 14.
Maternal / infant drug levels
Information in this record refers to the use of d-xylose C 14 as a diagnostic agent. Breastfeeding does not need to be suspended after administration of d-xylose C 14.
Possible effects of d-Xylose C14 on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to d-Xylose C14
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. 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. PMID: 26732471
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