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Thallous Chloride Tl-201 Injection

Latest prescription information about Thallous Chloride Tl-201 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 : Thallous Chloride Tl-201 Injection
Trade Name(s): 
International- Thallous Chloride.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a radiopharmaceutical agent, used to identify acute myocardial infarction.

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.
Special Instruction : 
*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.
Other Precautions : 
Storage Conditions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.

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