The Basics
What is Regadenoson?
Used as a pharmacologic stress agent for radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI).
Brand names for Regadenoson
Lexiscan
How Regadenoson is classified
Adenosine A2 Receptor Agonists, Diagnostic Agents, Purines, Pyrazoles
Regadenoson During Pregnancy
Regadenoson 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 Regadenoson while pregnant
N/A
Taking Regadenoson While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Regadenoson?
No information is available on the use of regadenoson during breastfeeding. To avoid exposure of the infant to regadenoson, nursing mothers should avoid breastfeeding for 10 hours after drug administration.
Maternal / infant drug levels
No information is available on the use of regadenoson during breastfeeding. To avoid exposure of the infant to regadenoson, nursing mothers should avoid breastfeeding for 10 hours after drug administration.
Possible effects of Regadenoson on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Regadenoson
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
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