Drug details

Drax Exametazime (exametazime systemic intravenous use)

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Drax Exametazime (kit for the preparation of technetium Tc 99m exametazime for leukocyte labeling) for intravenous use is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for leukocyte (white blood cell) labeled scintigraphy as an adjunct in the localization of intra-abdominal infection and inflammatory bowel disease.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives, 
• flushing,  
• temporary increase in blood pressure,
• rash,
• generalized skin redness,
• facial swelling,
• fever,
• itching,
• fatigue,
• feeling unwell (malaise),
• headache,
• dizziness,
• numbness and tingling,
• nausea,
• or vomiting.