Gallium Citrate Ga-67
Generic Name: gallium citrate ga-67
Brand Names:
Gallium Citrate Ga-67
DESCRIPTION Gallium Citrate Ga 67 Injection is supplied in a 10 milliliter vial as an isotonic, sterile, non-pyrogenic solution. Each milliliter of the isotonic solution contains 74 megabecquerels (2 millicuries) of gallium Ga-67 on the calibration date as a complex formed from 8.3 nanograms gallium chloride Ga-67, 1.9 milligrams of sodium citrate dihydrate, 7.8 milligrams of sodium chloride and 0.9 percent benzyl alcohol (v/v) as a preservative.
Overview
DESCRIPTION Gallium Citrate Ga 67 Injection is supplied in a 10 milliliter vial as an isotonic, sterile, non-pyrogenic solution. Each milliliter of the isotonic solution contains 74 megabecquerels (2 millicuries) of gallium Ga-67 on the calibration date as a complex formed from 8.3 nanograms gallium chloride Ga-67, 1.9 milligrams of sodium citrate dihydrate, 7.8 milligrams of sodium chloride and 0.9 percent benzyl alcohol (v/v) as a preservative.
Uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Gallium Citrate Ga 67 Injection may be useful to demonstrate the presence and extent of Hodgkin's disease, lymphoma, and bronchogenic carcinoma. Positive gallium Ga-67 uptake in the absence of prior symptoms warrants follow-up as an indication of a potential disease state. Gallium Citrate Ga 67 Injection may be useful as an aid in detecting some acute inflammatory lesions.
Dosage
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended adult (70 kg) dose of Gallium Citrate Ga 67 Injection is 74 to 185 megabecquerels (2 to 5 millicuries). Gallium Citrate Ga 67 Injection is intended for intravenous administration only. Approximately 10 percent of the administered dose is excreted in the feces during the first week after injection. Daily laxatives and/or enemas are recommended from the day of injection until the final images are obtained in order to cleanse the bowel of radioactive material and minimize the possibility of false positive studies. Studies indicate the optimal tumor to background concentration ratios are often obtained 48 hours post injection.
Side Effects
ADVERSE REACTIONS Rare occurrences of allergic reactions, skin rash and nausea have been reported in association with Gallium Citrate Ga 67 use.
Warnings
WARNINGS None known. CONTRAINDICATIONS None.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Animal reproductive studies have not been conducted with Gallium Citrate Ga 67. It is also not known whether Gallium Citrate Ga 67 can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Gallium Citrate Ga 67 should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Ideally, examinations using radiopharmaceuticals, especially those elective in nature of women of childbearing capability, should be performed during the first few (approximately ten) days following the onset of menses.
Storage
Storage and Handling The contents of the vial are radioactive, and adequate shielding and handling precautions must be maintained. Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP].
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallium Citrate Ga-67 used for?▼
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Gallium Citrate Ga 67 Injection may be useful to demonstrate the presence and extent of Hodgkin's disease, lymphoma, and bronchogenic carcinoma. Positive gallium Ga-67 uptake in the absence of prior symptoms warrants follow-up as an indication of a potential disease state. Gallium Citrate Ga 67 Injection may be useful as an aid in detecting some acute inflammatory lesions.
What are the side effects of Gallium Citrate Ga-67?▼
ADVERSE REACTIONS Rare occurrences of allergic reactions, skin rash and nausea have been reported in association with Gallium Citrate Ga 67 use.
Can I take Gallium Citrate Ga-67 during pregnancy?▼
Pregnancy Animal reproductive studies have not been conducted with Gallium Citrate Ga 67. It is also not known whether Gallium Citrate Ga 67 can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Gallium Citrate Ga 67 should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Ideally, examinations using radiopharmaceuticals, especially those elective in nature of women of childbearing capability, should be performed during the first few (approximately ten) days following the onset of menses.
What are the important warnings for Gallium Citrate Ga-67?▼
WARNINGS None known. CONTRAINDICATIONS None.
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