Samarium Sm 153 Lexidronam : Before Using

Samarium Sm 153 Lexidronam - Therapeutic

Brand Names

Quadramet Samarium Sm 153 Lexidronam *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of receiving the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your family doctor will make. For samarium Sm 153 lexidronam, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to bone tumor-seeking medication, like samarium Sm 153 lexidronam, or bone-imaging radiopharmaceuticals. Also tell your family doctor if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies have not been done in either humans or pets. However, to avoid exposing the fetus to radiation, samarium Sm 153 lexidronam is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Be sure you have discussed this with your family doctor.

Breast-feeding problem

Tell your family doctor if you are breast-feeding or if you intend to breast-feed during treat with this drug. Because samarium Sm 153 lexidronam may cause serious side effects, breast-feeding is generally not recommended while you are receiving this drug.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no specific information comparing use of samarium Sm 153 lexidronam in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Samarium Sm 153 lexidronam has been using in elderly people and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in younger adults.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In other cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving samarium Sm 153 lexidronam, it is especially important that your family doctor know the following:

If you have ever received radiation therapy or anticancer medication Anticancer medication or radiation therapy may increase the harmful effects of samarium Sm 153 lexidronam on the bone marrow
Etidronate - Didronel This drug may prevent samarium Sm 153 lexidronam from help you

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of samarium Sm 153 lexidronam. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems.