Technetium Tc-99m Gluceptate
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Overview
Technetium Tc-99m gluceptate is a radiopharmaceutical used to diagnose certain disorders in human.
Indications
Technetium Tc-99m Gluceptate is primarily indicated in conditions like Brain dysfunction, Diagnostic procedures, Renal diseases.
Contraindications
Technetium Tc-99m Gluceptate
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Technetium Tc-99m Gluceptate, 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 Gluceptate include Fever, Stomach distension.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Technetium Tc-99m Gluceptate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Itching, Flushing, Nausea and vomiting, Faintness.
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
High Risk Groups
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.
Adult Dosage
37 to 370 megabecquerels (200 (203.5)) As recommended. IV — Renal imaging:
74 to 740 megabecquerels (410 (407)) As recommended. IV — Brain imaging:
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Technetium Tc-99m Gluceptate was found.
Storage
Inj Store in a well closed container, Below 15°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.