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Technetium Tc99m sestamibi

Latest prescription information about Technetium Tc99m sestamibi. 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 sestamibi
Trade Name(s): 
International- Miraluma.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a radioactive pharmaceutical agent, prescribed for detecting coronary artery disease and breast lesions.

When it is to be taken : 
For Myocardial Imaging- IV- The recommended dose is 370-1110 MBq (10-30 mCi).
For Breast Imaging- The recommended dose is 740-1110 MBq (20 - 30 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 : 
* It should be administered only by well-trained qualified physicians.
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver disease, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side Effects : 
Joint inflammation, angioedema, abnormal heart rhythm, dizziness, fainting, abdominal pain, nausea, headache, vomiting, and severe hypersensitivity characterized by difficulty in breathing, low blood pressure, slow heart rate, weakness, and vomiting.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store at 15-25°C.

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