Technetium Tc 99m Tetrofosmin (By injection)

tek-NEE-shee-um Tc 99m te-troe-FOS-min

Used to help view the heart.

Drug classes

Diagnostic Agent, Radiopharmaceutical Imaging (About this – PubMed Health)

Uses

Uses of This Medicine

Technetium Tc 99m tetrofosmin 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 tetrofosmin injection is used to help your doctor see an image of your heart, to see how well it is working during exercise or resting conditions. It is also used to evaluate patients with possible coronary artery disease or heart failure.

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 through a needle placed in a vein.

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.

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 products.

Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may tell you to pump and discard your breast milk for a short time after you receive this medicine.

Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease.

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 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

Myoview

There may be other brand names for this medicine.