The Basics
What is Rhenium-186 HEDP?
Widely used for palliative treatment of bone metastases originating from breast or prostate cancer.
Brand names for Rhenium-186 HEDP
Na
How Rhenium-186 HEDP is classified
Radiopharmaceuticals, Etidronic Acid
Rhenium-186 HEDP During Pregnancy
Rhenium-186 HEDP 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 Rhenium-186 HEDP while pregnant
N/A
Taking Rhenium-186 HEDP While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Rhenium-186 HEDP?
Information in this record refers to the use of rhenium-186 HEDP (rhenium-186 etidronate) as a therapeutic agent. No information is available on the therapeutic use of rhenium HEDP during breastfeeding. Because strontium can substitute for calcium in infant bones, the manufacturer and expert opinion recommend discontinuing breastfeeding before a nursing mother receives rhenium HEDP.[1]
Maternal / infant drug levels
Information in this record refers to the use of rhenium-186 HEDP (rhenium-186 etidronate) as a therapeutic agent. No information is available on the therapeutic use of rhenium HEDP during breastfeeding. Because strontium can substitute for calcium in infant bones, the manufacturer and expert opinion recommend discontinuing breastfeeding before a nursing mother receives rhenium HEDP.[1]
Possible effects of Rhenium-186 HEDP on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Rhenium-186 HEDP
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. Bodei L, Lam M, Chiesa C et al. EANM procedure guideline for treatment of refractory metastatic bone pain. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2008;35:1934-40. PMID: 18649080
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