The Basics
What is (14C)-Glycocholic Acid?
Acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption.
Brand names for (14C)-Glycocholic Acid
N/A
How (14C)-Glycocholic Acid is classified
Radiopharmaceuticals, Carbon Radioisotopes, Diagnostic Agents
(14C)-Glycocholic Acid During Pregnancy
(14C)-Glycocholic Acid 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 (14C)-Glycocholic Acid while pregnant
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Taking (14C)-Glycocholic Acid While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking (14C)-Glycocholic Acid?
Information in this record refers to the use of (14C)-glycocholic acid as a diagnostic agent. Breastfeeding does not need to be suspended after administration of (14C)-glycocholic acid.[1][2]
Maternal / infant drug levels
Information in this record refers to the use of (14C)-glycocholic acid as a diagnostic agent. Breastfeeding does not need to be suspended after administration of (14C)-glycocholic acid.[1][2]
Possible effects of (14C)-Glycocholic Acid on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to (14C)-Glycocholic Acid
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
2. 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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