Sodium Phosphate P 32 (Therapeutic)
CategoryDescriptionSodium phosphate (SOE-dee-um FOS-fate) P 32 is a radiopharmaceutical (ray-dee-oh-far-ma-SOO-ti-kal)
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Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents that may be used to treat certain
diseases or to study the activity of the body's organs.
Sodium phosphate P 32 is used to treat certain kinds of cancer. In this
case, the radioactive agent builds up in the cancerous area and destroys the
affected tissue. This radiopharmaceutical may also be used for other conditions
as determined by your doctor.
Sodium phosphate P 32 is to be given only by or under the direct supervision
of a doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine. It is available
in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
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Solution (U.S. and Canada)
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