Drug details

An-Sulfur Colloid (kit for preparation of technetium tc99m sulfur colloid injection)

type of Diagnostic Imaging Agents

An-Sulfur Colloid (kit for the preparation of technetium Tc 99m sulfur colloid injection) is a radioactive diagnostic agent used in adults, to assist in the localization of lymph nodes draining a primary tumor in patients with breast cancer or malignant melanoma when used with a hand-held gamma counter; and for evaluation of peritoneo-venous (LeVeen) shunt patency in adults. An-Sulfur Colloid is used in adults and pediatric patients, for imaging areas of functioning reticuloendothelial cells in the liver, spleen and bone marrow; and studies of esophageal transit and gastroesophageal reflux, and detection of pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• low blood pressure
• dizziness, and

The following drugs are related to An-Sulfur Colloid, either as a replacement or used together:

• CIS-Sulfur Colloid (cis-sulfur colloid)