The Basics
What is Nitrogen-13?
Used in positron emission tomography.
Brand names for Nitrogen-13
Na
How Nitrogen-13 is classified
Radiopharmaceuticals, Nitrogen Radioisotopes, Diagnostic Agents
Nitrogen-13 During Pregnancy
Nitrogen-13 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 Nitrogen-13 while pregnant
N/A
Taking Nitrogen-13 While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Nitrogen-13?
Information in this record refers to the use of nitrogen-13 radiopharmaceuticals as diagnostic agents. The International Commission on Radiological Protection also recommends that breastfeeding need not be interrupted after administration of radiopharmaceuticals containing nitrogen-13.[1]
Maternal / infant drug levels
Information in this record refers to the use of nitrogen-13 radiopharmaceuticals as diagnostic agents. The International Commission on Radiological Protection also recommends that breastfeeding need not be interrupted after administration of radiopharmaceuticals containing nitrogen-13.[1]
Possible effects of Nitrogen-13 on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Nitrogen-13
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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