Technetium tc 99m mertiatide (Injection)

Technetium Tc 99m mertiatide (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.

Technetium Tc 99m mertiatide (Injection) is used to help your doctor create an image of your kidneys to check how well they are functioning.

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 closely while you are receiving this medicine. This will help your doctor determine if the medicine is working correctly and decide if you should keep receiving it.

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

In deciding to use a medicine, you and your doctor need to weigh the risks against the benefits. Consider the following for this medicine:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also inform your health care professional about any other allergies you may have, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not shown any pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of technetium Tc 99m mertiatide injection in children. However, safety and effectiveness have not been established in children younger than 1 month of age.

Geriatric

There is no information available on how age affects the effects of technetium Tc 99m mertiatide injection in older adults.

Breast Feeding

Studies in breastfeeding women have 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 others may be used together even if there is a potential interaction. In these cases, 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 used around the time of eating food or specific types of food because interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also lead to interactions. Discuss with your healthcare professional how your medicine may interact 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 occur they may need medical attention.

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

Incidence not known

• Difficult or labored breathing
• fever
• nervousness
• pounding in the ears
• seizures
• shaking chills
• slow or fast heartbeat
• tightness in the chest

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

• Headache
• itching or rash
• nausea
• vomiting

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.

• Technescan Mag3

Available Dosage Forms:

• Kit

Therapeutic Class: Diagnostic Agent, Radiopharmaceutical Imaging

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

You should try to urinate right away and more frequently for 6 hours after receiving this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids before and after receiving this medicine so you will pass more urine.