RADIUM RA 223 DICHLORIDE (Xofigo) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

RADIUM RA 223 DICHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for RADIUM RA 223 DICHLORIDE?

Xofigo

What are the Indications for RADIUM RA 223 DICHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Xofigo is indicated for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer, symptomatic bone metastases and no known visceral metastatic disease. Xofigo is an alpha particle-emitting radioactive therapeutic agent indicated for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer, symptomatic bone metastases and no known visceral metastatic disease. ( 1 )

 

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