Pentetate Pregnancy Warnings
This drug should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus.
US FDA pregnancy category: C
Comments:
-Chelation in pregnant women should be done with pentetate zinc trisodium, if available, unless there is high internal radiocontamination.
-This drug depletes zinc, which is essential for fetal development.
-Because this product is more effective than pentetate zinc trisodium in the first 24 hours after internal contamination, a single dose - with zinc containing vitamin or mineral supplements - may be appropriate.
Animal studies showed embryotoxicity and teratogenicity; gross malformations and fetal mortality increased with dose, with higher susceptibility in early and mid gestation. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.
US FDA pregnancy category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
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Pentetate Breastfeeding Warnings
Safety has not been established.
Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Data not available
Comments:
-Radiocontaminants are excreted in breast milk.
-Women with known or suspected radioactive contamination should not breast feed.
-Precautions should be taken when discarding breast milk.
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