The Basics
What is Urea C 13?
Currently used for the Urea Breath Test (UBT) and is available as a rapid diagnostic test (marketed as Pranactin-Citric) for the detection of Helicobacter pylori infections.
Brand names for Urea C 13
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How Urea C 13 is classified
Carbon Isotopes, Diagnostic Agents
Urea C 13 During Pregnancy
Urea C 13 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 Urea C 13 while pregnant
N/A
Taking Urea C 13 While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Urea C 13?
Information in this record refers to the use of urea C13 as a diagnostic agent. Because carbon 13 is not radioactive, no special precautions are required for nursing mothers.
Maternal / infant drug levels
Information in this record refers to the use of urea C13 as a diagnostic agent. Because carbon 13 is not radioactive, no special precautions are required for nursing mothers.
Possible effects of Urea C 13 on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Urea C 13
Urea C 14.
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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