Strontium-89 Chloride (Strontium-89 Chloride)
Overview of Strontium-89 Chloride
Strontium-89, in the form of strontium chloride (89Sr), is used for the palliation of pain in patients with bone metastases.
Indication of Strontium-89 Chloride
Strontium-89 Chloride is primarily indicated in conditions like Relief of pain by bone metastases.
Contraindication of Strontium-89 Chloride
Strontium-89 Chloride is contraindicated in conditions like Renal failure,Bone marrow depression,Urinary incontinence.
Side Effects of Strontium-89 Chloride
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Strontium-89 Chloride, which give rise to further complications include Bone marrow depression, Sepsis, Hemorrhages.,Strontium-89 Chloride produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Pancytopenia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Strontium-89 Chloride therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Strontium-89 Chloride are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Mild flushing, Bone pain.
Precautions of Strontium-89 Chloride
Not indicated for use in patients with cancer not involving bone. Confirm presence of bone metastases prior to therapy. It is recommended that nursing be discontinued by mothers