Information about Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi

Generic Name : Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y57.6 Therapeutic Classification : Diagnostic Agents

Trade Names/Brand Names of Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi

International :

Miraluma

Why is Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a radioactive pharmaceutical agent, prescribed for detecting coronary artery disease and breast lesions.

What is the dosage of Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi?

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 should Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi?

• 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.

What are the side effects of Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi?

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.