Technetium tc 99m disofenin (Intravenous)

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

Technetium Tc 99m disofenin injection helps your doctor take pictures of your liver, gallbladder, and bile duct to check how well they are functioning.

This medicine is to be given only 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 closely while you are receiving this medicine. This will help your doctor determine if the medicine is effective and whether you should keep receiving it.

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience a rash, itching, swelling of the face, tongue, and throat, difficulty breathing, or chest pain after the injection.

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

In deciding to use a diagnostic test, you and your doctor need to consider the risks of the test against the benefits it may provide. Other factors may also affect how the test results turn out. For this test, keep the following in mind:

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 provider 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 have not been done to understand how age affects the effects of technetium Tc 99m disofenin injection in children. Safety and effectiveness have not been determined.

Geriatric

While studies on how age affects the effects of technetium Tc 99m disofenin injection have not been conducted in older adults, there are no expected age-related problems that would limit the usefulness of technetium Tc 99m disofenin injection in the elderly. However, older patients are more likely to have kidney, liver, or heart issues related to aging, which may require careful monitoring and possible dose adjustments for those receiving technetium Tc 99m disofenin injection.

Breast Feeding

Research in breastfeeding women has shown harmful effects on infants. An alternative to this medication should be prescribed, or you should stop breastfeeding while using this medicine.

Interactions with Medicines

Some medicines should not be used together at all, while in some cases, two different medicines can be used together even if there may be an interaction. In these situations, your doctor might need to adjust the dose or take other precautions. Inform your healthcare provider if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken close to mealtime or with specific types of food due to potential interactions. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also lead to interactions. Talk to your healthcare provider about using your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

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

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

Rare

• Chills
• Nausea

Incidence not known

• Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Itching at the injection site
• Joint or muscle pain
• Red, irritated eyes
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

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.

• Hepatolite

A doctor or other health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

It is best to receive this medicine without food, at least 4 hours before or after a meal.