Rubidium Rb 82 (By injection)
roo-BID-e-um KLOR-ide Rb 82
Used in adults to help diagnose heart disease during a procedure called a positron emission tomography (PET) scan.
Drug classes
Diagnostic Agent, Radiopharmaceutical Imaging (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Rubidium Rb 82 injection is used in adults to help diagnose heart disease. It is used in a procedure called a positron emission tomography (PET) scan to help your doctor see an image of your heart. This medicine shows how much blood is getting to your heart muscle when you are resting or exercising (stressed). Rubidium Rb 82 belongs to the group of medicines called radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive agents).
This medicine will be used only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
A doctor or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins just before you have a PET scan.
You will need to urinate right away and as often as possible for at least one hour after the PET scan.
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
You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to rubidium Rb 82.
Warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have congestive heart failure.
You might receive a medicine to make your heart beat faster. This is called a pharmacologic stress test. It is used together with the PET scan to show how well your heart muscle works when it is stressed. If you have questions about this test, talk to your doctor.
Your doctor will check your progress very closely while you are receiving this medicine. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to receive it.
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 needle is placed.
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.
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Brand names include
Cardiogen-82 Generator
There may be other brand names for this medicine.