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Generic Name : Thallous Chloride Tl-201 Injection
Therapeutic Classification : Diagnostic Agents
ICD Code : Y57.6
Trade Name(s): International- Thallous Chloride. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a radiopharmaceutical agent, used to identify acute myocardial infarction.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : IV- The recommended adult dose for planar myocardial imaging is 37 to 74 MBq (1 to 2 mCi). How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Warnings and Precautions : *Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Side Effects : Itching, nausea/vomiting, mild diarrhea, tremor, shortness of breath, chills, fever, conjunctivitis, sweating, blurred vision, low blood pressure, and flushing. Storage Conditions : * Avoid excess dosage. |
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