Strontium chloride Sr 89 - STRON-shee-um KLOR-ide 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.
Strontium chloride Sr 89 is using to help relieve the bone pain that may occur with certain kinds of cancer. The radioactive strontium is taken up in the bone cancer area and gives off radiation that helps provide relief of pain.
Strontium chloride Sr 89 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
In Canada