Samarium Sm 153 Lexidronam - Therapeutic
Brand Names
Quadramet
Samarium Sm 153 Lexidronam *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
How to Use
Your family doctor may have special instructions for you
to follow to get ready for your treat. If you do not understand them
or if you have not received such instructions, check with your family doctor in advance.
This radiopharmaceutical may accumulate in your
bladder. Therefore, to increase the flow of urine and lessen the amount of
radiation to your bladder your family doctor may instruct you to drink plenty of
liquids before receiving samarium Sm 153 lexidronam and urinate often afterwards.
If you have a problem controlling your bladder, tell your family doctor before
receiving samarium Sm 153 lexidronam. Special precautions will need to be
taken to prevent radiation contamination of clothing, bed linens and the
environment.
Dosage
The
doses of radiopharmaceuticals will be various for various diseaseds and
for the various types of treat. The amount of radioactivity of a radiopharmaceutical
is expressed in units called becquerels or curies. The usual adult dose of
samarium Sm 153 lexidronam is 37 megabecquerels - 1 millicurie per kg - 16.8
megabecquerels "0.45 millicurie " per pound of body weight. The dose you
receive depends on your body size. The amount of radiation received from
this drug by specific areas of the body to treat a disease is many times
higher than that from any diagnostic test, such as x-rays and nuclear drug
scans. Repeated doses may be necessary, depending on the kind of disease
you have and how your body is responding to treat.
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