The Basics
What is Nitrogen, Liquid?
Liquid nitrogen is invaluable for preserving blood and bone marrow cells, sperm, ova, early embryos; in cryosurgery, a super-chilled scalpel may be used to remove cancer tissue; in dermatology, liquid nitrogen is commonly used to freeze benign growths, precancers, and skin cancers.
Brand names for Nitrogen, Liquid
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How Nitrogen, Liquid is classified
Dermatologic Agents, Elements, Gases
Nitrogen, Liquid During Pregnancy
Nitrogen, Liquid 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, Liquid while pregnant
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Taking Nitrogen, Liquid While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Nitrogen, Liquid?
No information is available on the clinical use of liquid nitrogen on the skin during breastfeeding. Because it is a nontoxic gas that is unlikely to appear in breastmilk or be absorbed by the infant, it is considered safe to use during breastfeeding. No special precautions are required.
Maternal / infant drug levels
No information is available on the clinical use of liquid nitrogen on the skin during breastfeeding. Because it is a nontoxic gas that is unlikely to appear in breastmilk or be absorbed by the infant, it is considered safe to use during breastfeeding. No special precautions are required.
Possible effects of Nitrogen, Liquid on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Nitrogen, Liquid
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/None listed
Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
