Octreoscan 111
Octreoscan is a special medicine used with imaging equipment to find certain cells, like abnormal tissues or tumors, in your stomach, intestines, and pancreas.
Form
valmisteyhdistelmä radioaktiivista lääkettä varten
Active Ingredient
Indium(111In) chloride
Manufacturer
Curium Netherlands B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose for adults is between 110 and 220 MBq.
Method
This medicine is given as a single injection into a vein.
Important
The maximum dose given is usually 220 MBq as a single injection.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Skin warmth
- •Skin redness
- •Itching
- •Nausea
- •Difficulty breathing
Important Warnings
- Do not use Octreoscan if you are allergic to pentetreotide or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- If you have kidney problems, your doctor will only give you Octreoscan if it's absolutely necessary.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. Octreoscan will only be used if the benefits clearly outweigh the risks.
- If you are breastfeeding, limit close contact with your baby for the first 36 hours after the injection.
- Drink at least 2 liters of fluid (like water) and urinate often for 2-3 days after the injection to help remove the medicine from your body.
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- If you are under 18 years old, discuss this with your doctor. Octreoscan is only given to children if other similar medicines are not available or don't work well.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, as they might affect your scan results.
- If you take Octreotide for tumor symptoms, your doctor might pause this treatment for three days before you get Octreoscan.
- If you take high doses of insulin, Octreoscan might cause your blood sugar to drop sharply.
- This medicine contains a small amount of radiation, which carries a very low risk of cancer and genetic damage.