Samarium Sm 153 lexidronam - sa-MARE-ee-um lex-ID-roe-nam is a radiopharmaceutical - - ray-dee-oh-far-ma-SOO-ti-kal . Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents that may be using to diagnose some diseases by studying the function of the body's organs or to treat certain diseases.
Samarium Sm 153 lexidronam is using to help relieve the bone pain that may occur with certain kinds of cancer. The radioactive samarium is taken up in the bone cancer area and gives off radiation that helps provide relief of pain.
Samarium Sm 153 lexidronam is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a family doctor with specialized training in nuclear drug or radiation oncology. It is available in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.