Urea C 14 : Before Using

Urea C 14 - Diagnostic

Brand Names

PYtest Urea C 14 *** Before Using *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Having This Test

In deciding to use a diagnostic test, any chance of the test must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. Always test results may be effected by other things. For this radiopharmaceutical, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to urea C 14. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Radiopharmaceuticals usually are not recommended for use during pregnancy. This is to avoid exposing the fetus to radiation. Some radiopharmaceuticals may be using for diagnostic tests in pregnant women, but it is necessary to inform your family doctor if you are pregnant. Be sure you have discussed this with your family doctor.

Breast-feeding problem

Some radiopharmaceuticals pass into the breast milk and may expose the baby to radiation. It is not known whether urea C 14 passes into breast milk. If you must receive a radiopharmaceutical, it may be necessary for you to stop breast-feeding for some time after receiving it. Be sure you have discussed this with your family doctor.

Use for Children

The amount of radiation in this agent is very low and considered safe for children. However, be sure you have discussed with your family doctor the benefit versus the risk of exposing your child to radiation.

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 taking this radiopharmaceutical, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following medications:

Antibiotics
Medicines containing bismuth - Helidac Therapy, Pepto-Bismol May interfere with the results of the test; these medication must not be taken within 4 weeks before the test

Lansoprazole - Prevacid
Omeprazole - Prilosec
Sucralfate - Carafate May interfere with the results; these medication must not be taken within 2 weeks before the test

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of this radiopharmaceutical. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Stomach surgery The lack of acid in the stomach may interfere with the results of this test

Preparation for This Test

Do not eat or drink anything for 6 hours before having this test.

Do not touch the capsule with your hands because that could interfere with the test. The capsule will be handed to you in a cup. Tip the capsule directly into your mouth from the cup and swallow it with a little warm water.

Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush or chew it before swallowing.