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Xenon Xe 133

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In: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; 2006.
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Xenon Xe 133

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Information in this record refers to the use of xenon Xe 133 as a diagnostic agent. Because of its low systemic bioavailability after inhalation, the International Commission on Radiological Protection and other experts state breastfeeding need not be interrupted after administration of xenon Xe 133.[1-3]

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