Pulmocis
Pulmocis is a radioactive medicine used for imaging, primarily to examine blood flow in the lungs and blood vessels.
Form
valmisteyhdistelmä radioaktiivista lääkettä varten
Strength
2 mg
Active Ingredient
Human albumin macroaggregates
Manufacturer
CIS bio international
How to Use
Dosage
The typical dose for adults is 40-200 MBq; for children and adolescents, the dose is based on weight.
Method
This medicine is given as a single injection into a vein.
Important
The dose is carefully determined by your doctor, so an overdose is not possible.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Hives
- •Chills
- •Fever
- •Nausea
- •Facial flushing and sweating
- •Heart and circulation problems (like changes in breathing, pulse, and blood pressure, or collapse)
- •Redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site
- •Severe allergic reactions, including shock that can be life-threatening
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to human albumin or any other ingredient in Pulmocis.
- Do not take this medicine if you have very high blood pressure in your lung arteries (severe pulmonary hypertension).
- Drink plenty of water before the examination and for about 12 hours afterwards. This helps to remove the medicine from your body.
- For 12 hours after the injection, avoid close contact with small children and pregnant women.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have kidney or liver problems, or high blood pressure in your lungs or breathing difficulties.