The Basics
What is Water O 15?
Used as a tracer molecule with positron emission tomography (PET).
Brand names for Water O 15
Na
How Water O 15 is classified
Radiopharmaceuticals, Oxygen Radioisotopes, Diagnostic Agents
Water O 15 During Pregnancy
Water O 15 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 Water O 15 while pregnant
N/A
Taking Water O 15 While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Water O 15?
Information in this record refers to the use of water O 15 as a diagnostic agent. No information is available on the use of water O 15 during breastfeeding. The International Commission on Radiological Protection states that breastfeeding need not be interrupted after administration of oxygen 15 radiopharmaceuticals because of the isotope’s short half-life.[1]
Maternal / infant drug levels
Information in this record refers to the use of water O 15 as a diagnostic agent. No information is available on the use of water O 15 during breastfeeding. The International Commission on Radiological Protection states that breastfeeding need not be interrupted after administration of oxygen 15 radiopharmaceuticals because of the isotope’s short half-life.[1]
Possible effects of Water O 15 on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Water O 15
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. Mattsson S, Johansson L, Leide Svegborn S et al. Radiation dose to patients from radiopharmaceuticals: A compendium of current information related to frequently used substances. Annex D. Recommendations on breast-feeding interruptions. Ann ICRP. 2015;44 (2 Suppl):319-21. PMID: 26069086
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