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What is the generic name?
TECHNETIUM TC 99M SULFUR COLLOID
What is the Trade Name for TECHNETIUM TC 99M SULFUR COLLOID?
Kit for the Prepartion of Technetium Tc99m Sulfur Colloid
What are the Indications for TECHNETIUM TC 99M SULFUR COLLOID?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid Injection is indicated: In adults, to assist in the: • localization of lymph nodes draining a primary tumor in patients with breast cancer or malignant melanoma when used with a hand-held gamma counter. • evaluation of peritoneo-venous (LeVeen) shunt patency. In adults and pediatric patients, for imaging: • areas of functioning reticuloendothelial cells in the liver, spleen and bone marrow. • studies of esophageal transit and, gastroesophageal reflux, and detection of pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents. Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid Injection is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated (1) : In adults, to assist in the: • localization of lymph nodes draining a primary tumor in patients with breast cancer or malignant melanoma when used with a hand-held gamma counter. • evaluation of peritoneo-venous (LeVeen) shunt patency in adults. In adults and pediatric patients, for: • imaging areas of functioning reticuloendothelial cells in the liver, spleen and bone marrow. • studies of esophageal transit and gastroesophageal reflux, and detection of pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents.
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