Technetium Tc-99m Oxidronate

Technetium Tc-99m is a radiopharmaceutical used extensively for evluation of different disease states.

Brands

Adult Dose

Dose: 370 to 740 megabecquerels
Single Dose: 560 (555)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: IV
Instructions:

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

Contraindications

Technetium Tc-99m Oxidronate

Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Technetium Tc-99m Oxidronate, which give rise to further complications include Drowsiness, Skin rashes, Headache.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Technetium Tc-99m Oxidronate include Fever, Stomach distension.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Technetium Tc-99m Oxidronate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Itching, Flushing, Nausea and vomiting, Faintness.

Indications

Technetium Tc-99m Oxidronate is primarily indicated in conditions like Bone (pagets) disease, Diagnostic procedures.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Technetium Tc-99m Oxidronate was found.

Interfrence

Risks

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Storage

Warnings

As some radiopharmaceuticals may accumulate in bladder so to increase flow of urine and lessen amount of radiation drink plenty of water or liquid and urinate often after certain tests. Care should be taken in allergic patients

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