Samarium Sm 153 Lexidronam (Therapeutic)
Brand Names : Quadramet
Proper Use of This MedicineYour doctor may have special instructions for you
to follow to get ready for your treatment. If you do not understand them
or if you have not received such instructions, check with your doctor in advance.
This radiopharmaceutical may accumulate in your
bladder. Therefore, to increase the flow of urine and lessen the amount of
radiation to your bladder your doctor may instruct you to drink plenty of
liquids before receiving samarium Sm 153 lexidronam and urinate often afterwards.
If you have a problem controlling your bladder, tell your doctor before
receiving samarium Sm 153 lexidronam. Special precautions will need to be
taken to prevent radiation contamination of clothing, bed linens, and the
environment.
Dosing - The
doses of radiopharmaceuticals will be different for different patients and
for the different types of treatment. The amount of radioactivity of a radiopharmaceutical
is expressed in units called becquerels or curies. The usual adult dose of
samarium Sm 153 lexidronam is 37 megabecquerels (1 millicurie) per kg (16.8
megabecquerels [0.45 millicurie] per pound) of body weight. The dose you
receive depends on your body size. The amount of radiation received from
this medicine by specific areas of the body to treat a disease is many times
higher than that from any diagnostic test, such as x-rays and nuclear medicine
scans. Repeated doses may be necessary, depending on the kind of disease
you have and how your body is responding to treatment.
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