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Side effect(s) of Radium Ra 223 Dichloride


Review the side-effects of Radium Ra 223 Dichloride as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting.

  Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders
- Reduction in the number of blood cells.

  Renal and Urinary Disorders
- Renal failure and impairment.

  Hematologic Laboratory Abnormalities
- Anemia, low lymphocyte count, decrease in leukocytes, reduced platelet count, low number of neutrophils.

  General
- Swelling of arms or legs.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Radium Ra 223 Dichloride

Radium Ra 223 Dichloride(Xofigo) generic is an alpha particle-emitting radioactive therapeutic agent indicated for treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), symptomatic bone metastases and no known visceral metastatic disease.


Trade Names for Radium Ra 223 Dichloride

International :


Xofigo
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