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Technetium Tc99m Exametazime Injection

Latest prescription information about Technetium Tc99m Exametazime Injection. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Technetium Tc99m Exametazime Injection
Trade Name(s): 
International- Ceretec.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a radiopharmaceutical preparation, used to identify altered regional cerebral perfusion in stroke, intra-abdominal infection and inflammatory bowel disease either alone or with methylene blue stabilization.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Hypersensitivity.


When it is to be taken : 
For adjunctive localization of intra-abdominal infection or inflammation- The normal adult (70 kg) dose is 0.259-0.925 GBq (7-25 mCi) as Tc99m.
Cerebral Scintigraphy IV- The recommended dose range is 370-740 MBq (10-20 mCi).
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver disease, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side Effects : 
Rash, redness, facial swelling, and fever.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store the kit at 15°-25°C. Do not freeze.

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