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Drax Exametazime

  • Generic Name: exametazime systemic intravenous use
  • Brand Name: Drax Exametazime
  • Drug Class: How Do Diagnosing Imaging Agents Work?
Reviewed by Medsayfa.com Last updated August 02, 2023

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Administration Instructions

  • Advise patients to hydrate after administration of technetium Tc 99m exametazime labeled leukocytes and to void frequently to minimize radiation dose [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].

Pregnancy

  • Advise pregnant women of the risk of fetal exposure to radiation doses if they undergo a radionuclide procedure [see Use In Specific Populations].

Lactation

  • Advise lactating women that exposure of the infant to technetium Tc 99m through breast milk can be minimized if breastfeeding is interrupted when technetium Tc99m exametazime labeled leukocytes are administered. Advise a lactating woman to pump and discard breast milk for 12 to 24 hours based on injected dose [see Use In Specific Populations].

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