Technetium Tc 99m Tilmanocept (By injection)
tek-NEE-shee-um Tc 99m til-MAN-oh-sept
Used to help view lymph nodes in patients with certain cancers.
Drug classes
Diagnostic Agent, Radiopharmaceutical Imaging (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept injection is a radiopharmaceutical. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents, which may be used to find and treat certain diseases or to study the function of the body’s organs.
Technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept injection is used to find lymph node in patients with solid tumors. It is also used to find sentinel lymph nodes in patients with breast, skin or oral cavity cancer.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
A doctor or other health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given as a shot into your skin or around a tumor.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to technetium or tilmanocept.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not breastfeed for at least 60 hours after you receive this medicine. Pump the milk and throw it away.
Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to any form of dextran.
You will be exposed to radiation when you are given this medicine. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about this.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the shot is given
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
More side effects of this drug
Brand names include
Lymphoseek
There may be other brand names for this medicine.