The Basics
What is Phosphorus P 32?
Used in the laboratory to label DNA and proteins. It has also been used to treat a blood disorder called polycythemia vera and certain types of leukemia, but it is not commonly used anymore.
Brand names for Phosphorus P 32
Na
How Phosphorus P 32 is classified
Radiopharmaceuticals, Phosphorus Radioisotopes
Phosphorus P 32 During Pregnancy
Phosphorus P 32 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 Phosphorus P 32 while pregnant
N/A
Taking Phosphorus P 32 While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Phosphorus P 32?
Information in this record refers to the use of phosphorus P 32 as a therapeutic agent. No information is available on the use of phosphorus P 32 during breastfeeding. Use of phosphate P 32 as a skin patch to treat skin cancers poses no risk to breastfed infants after removal of the patch from the mother’s skin
Maternal / infant drug levels
Information in this record refers to the use of phosphorus P 32 as a therapeutic agent. No information is available on the use of phosphorus P 32 during breastfeeding. Use of phosphate P 32 as a skin patch to treat skin cancers poses no risk to breastfed infants after removal of the patch from the mother’s skin
Possible effects of Phosphorus P 32 on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Phosphorus P 32
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. Tennvall J, Brans B. EANM procedure guideline for 32P phosphate treatment of myeloproliferative diseases. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2007;34:1324-7. PMID: 17396258
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