Mibg I-123
This medicine is a radioactive substance used for diagnostic imaging to help doctors find certain tumors and check how your adrenal glands and heart are working.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
74 MBq/ml
Active Ingredient
Iobenguane (123 I) beta
Manufacturer
Curium Netherlands B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the typical dose is 110-400 MBq; for children, the dose is adjusted based on their weight.
Method
The medicine is given slowly into a vein over several minutes.
Important
Only one dose is given, and it's carefully controlled by a specialist.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat
- •Difficulty breathing
- •Feeling hot (flushing)
- •Temporary high blood pressure (with headache or vision changes)
- •Abdominal cramps and pain
- •Swelling, pain, or other reactions at the injection site, including skin or tissue damage if the medicine leaks.
RARE
- •Allergic reactions, such as difficulty breathing, dizziness, skin redness, itching, hives, nausea, vomiting, chills.
- •Headache
- •Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to iobenguane (123I) or any other ingredient in it.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, might be pregnant, are breastfeeding, have kidney problems, or have a nerve disease like Parkinson's disease.
- You will receive another medicine with non-radioactive iodine before this one to protect your thyroid gland from radiation.
- Drink a lot of water before the test and go to the bathroom often to help the medicine leave your body quickly.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take, as some can affect the scan results.