Phosphorus P 32 use while Breastfeeding
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Phosphorus P 32 Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
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
Drug Levels
Phosphorus P 32 decays by beta emission with an energy of 1.709 MeV and a half-life of 14.3 days.[1]
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
References
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Mountford PJ, Wells CP, Hall FM, et al. Potential radiation dose to a breast-fed infant following administration of sodium 32P-phosphate to the mother. Nucl Med Commun. 1984;5:473–6. [PubMed: 6531156]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Phosphorus P 32
CAS Registry Number
14596-37-3
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Radiopharmaceuticals
Phosphorus Radioisotopes
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Further information
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