Strontium Chloride Sr 89 : Before Using

Strontium Chloride Sr 89 - Therapeutic

Brand Names

Metastron Strontium Chloride Sr 89 *** 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 will make. For strontium chloride Sr 89, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to bone tumor-seeking medication, like strontium chloride Sr 89. 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, strontium chloride Sr 89 is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Be sure you have discussed this with your family doctor.

Breast-feeding problem

Strontium chloride Sr 89 may pass into the breast milk. If you must receive this radiopharmaceutical, it will be necessary for you to stop breast-feeding. Be sure you have discussed this with your family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info about its use in child.

Elderly care

Strontium chloride Sr 89 has been using in elderly people and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in older people than it does in adults people.

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 these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving strontium chloride Sr 89, it is especially important that your family doctor know if you are taking any of the following:

Calcium-containing medication These medication may keep the strontium chloride Sr 89 from being taken up by the bone

If you have ever been treated with x-rays or cancer medication Cancer medication or radiation therapy may increase the harmful effects of strontium chloride Sr 89 on the bone marrow

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of strontium chloride Sr 89. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems.