Drug details

Radiogenix System (technetium tc-99m generator)

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Radiogenix System (technetium Tc-99m generator) is a technetium Tc-99m generator used to produce sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m injection. Sodium pertechnetate Tc-99m injection is a radioactive diagnostic agent and can be used in the preparation of FDA-approved diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. Sodium pertechnetate Tc-99m injection is also indicated in adults for salivary gland imaging and nasolacrimal drainage system imaging (dacryoscintigraphy) and in adults and pediatric patients for thyroid imaging and vesicoureteral imaging (direct isotopic cystography) for detection of vesicoureteral reflux.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• allergic reactions (skin rash, hives, or itching), including
• anaphylaxis

The following drugs are related to Radiogenix System, either as a replacement or used together:

• Octreoscan (indium in -111 pentetreotide kit for intravenous use)
• Jeanatope 1-125 (iodinated 1-125 albumin injection)