Technetium tc 99m albumin aggregated (Intravenous)

Technetium Tc 99m albumin aggregated injection is used to help your doctor take an image of your lungs to evaluate lung problems in both children and adults. It is also used to help your doctor take an image of your peritoneovenous [LeVeen] shunt.

Technetium Tc 99m albumin aggregated injection is a radiopharmaceutical. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents that may be used to find and treat certain diseases or to study how the body's organs work.

This medicine should only be given by or under the direct supervision of a doctor who has specialized training in nuclear medicine.

It is very important that your doctor monitors you or your child closely while receiving this medicine. This will help your doctor determine if the medicine is working properly and whether you or your child should continue using it.

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Contact your doctor right away if you experience a rash, itching, swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing, or chest pain after receiving the injection.

You will be exposed to radiation when you are given this medicine. Discuss any concerns you have about this with your doctor.

In deciding to use a diagnostic test, any risks of the test must be weighed against the benefits. This is a decision you and your doctor will make together. Additionally, other factors may affect test results. For this test, you should consider the following:

Allergies

Inform your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also, let your healthcare professional know if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, carefully read the label or package ingredients.

Pediatric

Studies done so far have not shown any specific problems in children that would limit the usefulness of Technetium Tc 99m albumin aggregated injection.

Geriatric

Studies have not been conducted on how age affects the use of technetium Tc 99m albumin aggregated injection in older patients. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart issues, which may require caution when using this medicine.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women to determine the risk to infants when using this medication while breastfeeding. Consider the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication during breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Some medicines should never be used together, while in other cases, two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction could happen. In these situations, your doctor may adjust the dose or take other precautions. Inform your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Some medicines should not be taken at or around mealtime, or with certain types of food, due to possible interactions. Using alcohol or tobacco with some medicines may also cause interactions. Discuss with your healthcare professional about using your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

Having other medical problems may affect the use of this diagnostic test. Be sure to inform your doctor if you have any other medical issues, especially:

• Allergy to human serum albumin, history of or
• Severe pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs)—This medicine should not be used in patients with these conditions.

• Blood circulation problems or
• Cor pulmonale (serious heart condition) or
• Heart issues (e.g., right-to-left heart shunts)—Use with caution, as it may worsen these conditions.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do happen they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known

• Chest pain or tightness
• confusion
• cough
• difficulty swallowing
• dizziness
• faintness
• fast heartbeat
• fever and chills
• hives, itching, skin rash
• hoarseness
• irritation
• joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
• nausea
• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• redness of the skin
• sweating
• swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
• trouble breathing or swallowing

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence not known

• Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In the U.S.

• MPI MAA
• Pulmolite
• Technescan MAA

Available Dosage Forms:

• Kit

Therapeutic Class: Diagnostic Agent, Radiopharmaceutical Imaging

Find detailed information on biosimilars for this medication.

A doctor or other trained health professional will give you or your child this medicine. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins before you have a scan.

You will need to urinate right away after your exam and as often as you can for the first hours after you receive this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids before and after you receive this medicine so you will pass more urine. This will help flush the medicine from your body.