Stamicis
STAMICIS is a diagnostic radioactive medicine used to check heart function and blood flow, diagnose breast abnormalities, and locate overactive parathyroid glands.
Form
valmisteyhdistelmä radioaktiivista lääkettä varten
Strength
1 mg
Active Ingredient
Tetrakis (2-methoxy isobutyl isonitrile) copper (I) tetrafluoroborate
Manufacturer
CIS bio international
How to Use
Dosage
The typical dose for adults is between 150 and 1600 MBq, depending on the type of scan.
Method
STAMICIS is given as an injection into a vein in your arm or foot.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 1600 MBq for a one-day heart study.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Metallic or bitter taste in mouth
- •Change in sense of smell
- •Dry mouth immediately after injection
RARE
- •Headache
- •Chest pain
- •Abnormal EKG
- •Nausea
- •Heart rhythm disorders
- •Local reactions at injection site
- •Abdominal pain
- •Fever
- •Fainting
- •Seizures
- •Dizziness
- •Redness
- •Skin numbness or tingling
- •Fatigue
- •Joint pain
- •Erythema multiforme (a widespread skin and mucous membrane rash)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to STAMICIS or any of its ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have kidney or liver problems, or have a heart condition.
- For heart scans, you must fast for at least 4 hours before the scan.
- Drink plenty of water before the scan and pee often afterward to help the medicine leave your body.
- Avoid close contact with young children and pregnant women for 24 hours after the injection.
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- This medicine exposes you to a small amount of radiation, which carries a very low risk of cancer or genetic changes.