Technetium Tc-99m Disofenin (Technetium Tc-99m Disofenin)
Overview of Technetium Tc-99m Disofenin
Technetium Tc-99m is a radiopharmaceutical used extensively in cholescintigraphy for evaluation of hepatobiliary diseases.
Indication of Technetium Tc-99m Disofenin
Technetium Tc-99m Disofenin is primarily indicated in conditions like Biliary tract disorders, Diagnostic procedures, Liver diseases.
Contraindication of Technetium Tc-99m Disofenin
Technetium Tc-99m Disofenin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Technetium Tc-99m Disofenin
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Technetium Tc-99m Disofenin, which give rise to further complications include Drowsiness, Skin rashes, Headache.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Technetium Tc-99m Disofenin include Fever, Stomach distension.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Technetium Tc-99m Disofenin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Itching, Flushing, Nausea and vomiting, Faintness.
Precautions of Technetium Tc-99m Disofenin
As some radiopharmaceuticals may accumulate in bladder so to increase flow of urine and lessen amount of radiation drink plenty of water or liquid and urinate often after certain tests. Care should be taken in allergic patients.